Busonga
in Rubirizi District of Western Region, Uganda
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Kasese Airport (29 mi) - Mbarara Airport (40 mi)
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Beni Airport (71 mi) -
Ruhengeri Airport (94 mi) - Goma International Airport (116 mi)
- Gisenyi Airport (116 mi)
- Kigali International Airport (120 mi)
- Bunia Airport (125 mi)
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Unesco heritage, 34 mi)
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Unesco heritage, 57 mi)
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Virunga National Park (Unesco heritage, 103 mi) - Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Unesco heritage, 129 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -0.233 and 30.117 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -0° 13' 59" and E 30° 7' 0"
- 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: 01:53 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:40 am and 6:48 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 1.983 and -157.365 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
- Banana Village
- References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Explore Busonga
Busonga in Rubirizi District (Western Region) is a city in Uganda about 175 mi (or 281 km) west of Kampala, the country's capital.
Local time in Busonga is now 01:53 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Busonga. The closest airport in Uganda is Kasese Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North. 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 Rwenzori Mountains National Park in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North-West.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rubirizi, Buhweju, Bushenyi, Nsika and Ibanda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F
| Morning Temperature | 20°C / 68 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
| Night Temperature | 20°C / 67 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 10% |
| Air Humidity | 69% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
21°C (70 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
22°C (72 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
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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.
Rubirizi District
Rubirizi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, the district is named after its 'chief town', Rubirizi, where the district headquarters are located.
Rubirizi
Rubirizi, sometimes spelled Rubiriizi, is a town in Rubirizi District, Ankole sub-region, Western Uganda. The town is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Rubirizi District. The district is named after the town.