Katobo
in Rukungiri District of Western Region, Uganda

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-0.783 and 29.900 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -0° 46' 59" and E 29° 53' 59"
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: 04:59 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
1.983 and -157.365 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Banana Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Katobo

Katobo in Rukungiri District (Western Region) is located in Uganda about 200 mi (or 322 km) south-west of Kampala, the country's capital town.

Current time in Katobo is now 04:59 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Katobo. The closest airport in Uganda is Mbarara Airport in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km), East. 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 19 mi (or 31 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rukungiri, Mitoma, Kanungu, Kihihi and Ntungamo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 8% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

29°C (83 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

26°C (78 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Meet the Nyaka AIDS Orphan Project

Published: March 21, 2012
Length: 38:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peripheral Vision International

This is Scovia, whose life was changed by the Nyaka AIDS Orphan Project in Uganda. Their mission is to provide a high-quality, free education to children who have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS...


Bat Roost & Pythons - Uganda

Published: June 14, 2010
Length: 44:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Claudsgate Cameras

Being so close I was facinated by the idividual lives of the bats, no longer a fleeting glimpse in the sky but up close & personal. No one would come within a yard of me untill I'd showered...


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Published: October 31, 2011
Length: 35:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dayveedh


Stichting Projecten Afrika in Marenyo, Kenia

Published: March 17, 2009
Length: 32:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StProjectenAfrika

Begin 2004 zijn de Heerhugowaardse onderwijzers Matthijs Boon en Ingeborg Velterop op zoek naar een mogelijkheid om in Afrika te gaan wonen. Het koppel heeft enerzijds een fascinatie met het...


Silverback Gorilla - Bwindi Uganda Jun 2009

Published: July 09, 2009
Length: 43:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shachar Crouvi


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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.

Rukungiri District

Rukungiri District is a district in Western Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town' of Rukungiri where the district headquarters are located.

Located at -0.783333, 29.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rukungiri District, Districts of Uganda, Western Region, Uganda

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