Rukungiri is a town in Rukungiri District of the Western Region of Uganda. It is the site of the district headquarters. Location Rukungiri is approximately , by road, north of Kabale, the largest city in the Kigezi sub-region. This is about , southwest of Mbarara, the largest city in the Western Region of Uganda. Rukungiri is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of the town are 0°47'24.0"S, 29°55'30.0"E (Latitude:-0.7900; Longitude:29.9250). Overview Rukungiri is a two-street town surrounded by numerous hills and valleys. Most of the surrounding hills, however, have lost their natural shapes because of human activity, most notably agriculture. The town itself is located on a hilltop. In some places, the agricultural terraces on the hills cover them from the foot to peak. Population According to the 2002 national population census, Rukungiri had 12,765 inhabitants. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 14,400. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 14,700. In 2014, the national population census put the population at 36,509. In 2020, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of the town at 37,200 people. Points of interest The following additional points of interest are located in Rukungiri or near the town limits: 1. The offices of Rukungiri Town Council 2. The offices of Rukungiri District Administration 3. Rukungiri central market 4. Rukungiri Stadium 5. The Ntungamo–Rukungiri Road ends here. See also Districts of Uganda List of cities and towns in Uganda} References External links Despite Its Rich Profile, Rukungiri Wallows In Poverty Photo of Downtown Rukungiri Populated places in Western Region, Uganda Rukungiri District Kigezi sub-region Western Region, Uganda