Kabale


Kabale is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the chief town of Kabale District, and the district headquarters are located there.
Sometimes nicknamed “Kastone” as in the local language Rukiga, a “kabale” is a small stone.

Location

Kabale is located in the Kabale District of the Kigezi sub-region. It is approximately, by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The town lies above sea level. The coordinates of Kabale are: 01 15 00S, 29 59 24E.

Population

According to the 2002 national population census, Kabale municipality had approximately 41,350 inhabitants. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics, estimated the population of the town at 44,200 in 2010. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kabale at 44,600. The 2014 national population census conducted in August, put the population of Kabale at 49,667.

Points of interest

The other points of interest within the town limits or close to the edges of town include the following:

Notable people