Katunguru
in Rubirizi District of Western Region, Uganda
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Kasese Airport (23 mi) - Mbarara Airport (46 mi)
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Beni Airport (65 mi) -
Ruhengeri Airport (98 mi) - Bunia Airport (119 mi)
- Gisenyi Airport (119 mi)
- Goma International Airport (120 mi)
- Kigali International Airport (126 mi)
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Unesco heritage, 27 mi)
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Unesco heritage, 60 mi)
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Virunga National Park (Unesco heritage, 96 mi) - Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Unesco heritage, 130 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -0.148 and 30.065 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -0° 8' 52" and E 30° 3' 55"
- 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: 05:17 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:54 am and 7:00 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 1.983 and -157.365 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
- Banana Village
- References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40
Delve into Katunguru
Katunguru in Rubirizi District (Western Region) is a town located in Uganda about 177 mi (or 285 km) west of Kampala, the country's capital town.
Time in Katunguru is now 05:17 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Katunguru. The closest airport in Uganda is Kasese Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), North. 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 Rwenzori Mountains National Park in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rubirizi, Buhweju, Kasese, Bushenyi and Nsika. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F
| Morning Temperature | 21°C / 69 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 15% |
| Air Humidity | 67% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Friday, 26th of April 2024
25°C (78 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
29°C (84 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
28°C (83 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
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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.
Kyambura Game Reserve
Kyambura Game Reserve, also known as Kyambura Gorge, is part of the Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) in Uganda. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including the only primates in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The area is an important water source for many animals and is surrounded by savanna, but is generally noted for its high concentration of primate life located in the gorge.