Ibanda
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Ibanda is a town in Western Uganda
Western Region, Uganda
Western Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the 'chief town' of Ibanda District
Ibanda District
Ibanda District is a district in Western Uganda. As is the case with most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Ibanda, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.
Location
Ibanda is located approximately 70 kilometres (43.5 mi), by road, northwest of MbararaMbarara
Mbarara is a town in Western Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mbarara District and the location of the district headquarters. It is also the largest urban centre in Western Uganda.-Location:...
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:00 07 12S, 30 30 00E (Latitude:-0.1200; Longitude:30.5000).
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of Ibanda at 24,728. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 26,400. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Ibanda at 28,500.Landmarks
The landmarks in Ibanda town and close to its borders include:- The headquarters of Ibanda DistrictIbanda DistrictIbanda District is a district in Western Uganda. As is the case with most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Ibanda, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- Ibanda Hospital - A community hospital administered by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mbarara
- A branch of Centenary BankCentenary BankCentenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the twenty-three licensed commercial banks in the country.-Overview:The bank is a mid-sized financial services provider in Uganda. It is primarily involved in the promotion of development through loans to rural farmers, processors of...
- A branch of Stanbic BankStanbic Bank (Uganda) LimitedStanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...
