Western Region, Uganda · Africa
Mbarara sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kinoni.
Mbarara is a city located in Western Region, Uganda. With a population of 221,300, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Mbarara sits in Uganda. It's in the Africa/Kampala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mbarara to your route.
Mbarara City is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and the second largest city in Uganda after Kampala. The city is divided into 6 boroughs of Kakoba Division, Kamukuzi Division, Nyamitanga Division, Biharwe Division, Kakiika Division, Nyakayojo Division. It is the main commercial centre of most of south westernRead more
districts of Uganda and the site of the district headquarters. In May 2019, the Uganda's cabinet granted Mbarara a city status, which started on 1 July 2020. The name of the municipality came from a colonial mispronunciation of Emburara (Hyperemia rufa), a tall grass that previously covered the whole area.
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Mbarara is located in Western Region, Uganda, Africa. The coordinates are -0.6047 latitude, 30.6485 longitude.
Mbarara has a population of approximately 221,300 people, making it a city in Uganda.
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