The Nkole people, also known as the Banyankole, are a Bantu ethnic group native to the Ankole region[1] of Uganda. They are primarily found in the southwestern part of the country, in what was historically known as the Ankole Kingdom. The Banyankole are known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional cattle-keeping practices. They are closely related to other Bantu peoples of the region, namely the Nyoro, Kiga, Toro and Hema people.
Banyankole | |
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| Total population | |
| 3,216,332[2][3] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Uganda | |
| Languages | |
| Runyankole and English | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Christianity and Ankole Religion; minority Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Rutara people (Bakiga, Batooro, Banyoro, Bahema, Bahaya and Baruuli) |
| Person | OmunyaNkore |
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| People | AbanyaNkore |
| Language | OrunyaNkore |
| Country | Nkore |
- ^ "Ankole sub-region", Wikipedia, 2023-10-03, retrieved 2024-06-17
- ^ "Uganda". World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples. 2 November 2023.
- ^ Uganda Bureau of Statistics. "National Population and Housing Census 2014 - Main Report" (PDF).