Rukungiri District

Rukungiri District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°47′S 29°56′E / 0.783°S 29.933°E / -0.783; 29.933
Country Uganda
RegionWestern Uganda
Sub-regionKigezi sub-region
CapitalRukungiri
Area
 • Land1,444.9 km2 (557.9 sq mi)
 • Water222.4 km2 (85.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total321,300
 • Density241/km2 (620/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.rukungiri.go.ug
Ihunga Mountain.
Ihunga Mountain.
Long toed Lapwing in Rukungiri district, Uganda
Long toed Lapwing in Rukungiri district, Uganda
Ruboster coffee in Rukungiri district.
Ruboster coffee in Rukungiri district.

Rukungiri District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. The town of Rukungiri is the site of the district headquarters.

Nungwe Bridge at River Mitano at the border of Kanungu and Rukungiri districts in South Western Uganda.
Nungwe Bridge at River Mitano at the border of Kanungu and Rukungiri districts in South Western Uganda.