Kilembe, Uganda

Kilembe is a community in Kasese District, in the Western Region of Uganda.[1]

For other uses, see Kilembe.
Kilembe
Kilembe
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°11′53″N 30°00′49″E
Country Uganda
RegionWestern Region
DistrictKasese District

Location

Kilembe is located in Kasese District, in the Westen Region of Uganda, about 11 kilometres (7 mi), northwest of Kasese, the nearest large town.[2] This is about 85 kilometres (53 mi), southwest of Fort Portal, the nearest large city.[3] Kilembe lies about 354 kilometres (220 mi), southwest of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital.[4] The coordinates of Kilembe, Uganda are: 0°11'53.0"N, 30°00'49.0"E (Latitude:0.198059; Longitude:30.013620).[5]

Overview

Kilembe measures approximately 8.5 square kilometres (3 sq mi), and lies on the banks of River Nyamwamba, at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Kilembe is occupied by Kilembe Mines, the mining company pursuing the copper and cobalt in the rocks beneath and adjacent to the town.[6][7] The town is also the location of a post office and Kilembe Mines Hospital.[1]

Prominent people
  • Leo Rwabwogo (1949 – 2009) – The late boxing champion was a native son[1]
  • Danny Faure (1962) – former President of Seychelles (2016-2020)

See also

References
  1. Masereka, Alex (2 September 2014). "Kilembe, Now A Shadow Of Its Past Glory". The Red Pepper. Kampala. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  2. GFC (12 May 2016). "Distance between Kilembe, Western Region, Uganda and Kasese, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. GFC (12 May 2016). "Distance between Kilembe, Western Region, Uganda and Fort Portal, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  4. GFC (12 May 2016). "Distance between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Kilembe, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  5. Google (12 May 2016). "Location of Kilembe, Kasese District, Western Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  6. Aanyu, Rehema (22 August 2013). "Exploring My Uganda: The Kilembe Mines". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  7. DEI (18 August 2015). "Mining Resumes at Kilembe Mines". Deep Earth (DEI). Retrieved 12 May 2016.
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