Katuna
in Kabale District of Western Region, Uganda

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.437 and 29.987 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 26' 11" and E 29° 59' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - UGX
Spoken languages:
English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:31 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:55 am and 6:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
1.983 and -157.365 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Banana Village
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Uganda in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Uganda.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Uganda. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Katuna

Katuna in Kabale District (Western Region) is located in Uganda about 216 mi (or 348 km) south-west of Kampala, the country's capital.

Local time in Katuna is now 07:31 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Katuna. The closest is airport we know is Ruhengeri Airport in Rwanda in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km). The closest airport in Uganda is Mbarara Airport in a distance of 74 mi (or 40 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Uganda is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a distance of 42 mi (or 68 km), North-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Byumba, Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu and Kigali. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

21°C (71 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, broken clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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The Batwa Pygmies Michael Jackson

Published: April 09, 2010
Length: 35:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: studioedirisa

He lives in Makanga Village on the border between Uganda and Rwanda and calls himself Mesach Ssemakula, Kacanca Warren or Nebasiyaka Wence. We call him Michael Jackson, in awe.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Nyagatare

Nyagatare is a town in Rwanda.

Located at -1.435, 30.0211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Rwanda, Populated places in Rwanda

Katuna

For the nearby town in Rwanda, see Gatuna. GatunaKatuna —  Town  — Katuna is located in UgandaGatunaGatuna Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:01|25|48|S|30|01|03|E|type:city_region:UG | |name= }} Country Uganda Region Western Uganda Sub-region Kigezi sub-region District Kabale District Elevation 1,825 m Katuna is a town in Kabale District of Uganda at the border with Rwanda. In Kinyarwanda language the town is called Gatuna.

Located at -1.43, 30.0175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Uganda, Populated places in Uganda, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Rwanda–Uganda border crossings, Kabale District

Gatuna

The nearby town in Uganda is called Katuna. Gatuna Gatuna is located in RwandaGatunaGatuna Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:01|26|06|S|30|01|16|E|type:city_region:RW | |name= }} Country 25px Rwanda Province Northern Province District Burera District Government  • Mayor Elevation Bad rounding here{{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 5,971.1286089239 | 1-3 }} ft (1,820 m) Gatuna is a town in northern Rwanda.

Located at -1.435, 30.0211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Burera District, Northern Province, Rwanda, Populated places in Rwanda, Rwanda–Uganda border crossings

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