Western Region

The Western Region occupies 55,276 square kilometers of territory, featuring mountains, forests, and lakes across multiple administrative districts within Uganda.

The region evolved from a provincial structure under British colonial administration to its current status as one of four administrative regions after Uganda's independence in 1962.

Multiple ethnic communities in the Western Region maintain their languages, traditional ceremonies, and social structures through local district organizations.

The region connects to other parts of Uganda through a network of roads linking major towns like Mbarara, while public transportation services operate between district centers.

The Western Region contains 26 percent of Uganda's population and encompasses national parks where visitors observe mountain gorillas in their natural environment.

Location: Uganda

Capital city: Mbarara City

Elevation above the sea: 1,473 m

Shares border with: Central Region

GPS coordinates: -0.65000,30.68330

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45