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Butunduzi, Western Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Butunduzi, Uganda

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:16:29 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 17,600
District: Kyenjojo District

📍 Cities Near To Butunduzi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Butunduzi in Western Region, Uganda with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Butunduzi.

📍 Butunduzi Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Butunduzi from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern Region
DistrictKyenjojo District
Total Population17,600
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude0.5547° N
Center Longitude30.8549° E
Elevation1,337 m (4,387 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Western Region#42 of 65
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kagadi Kagadi27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Kasambya Kasambya27 44 24
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Katoke Katoke18 30 16
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kibale Kibale22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kyaka II Refugee Camp Kyaka II Refugee Camp22 35 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kyarusozi Kyarusozi27 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kyegegwa Kyegegwa13 22 12
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kyenjojo Kyenjojo17 27 15
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Muhororo Muhororo27 44 24
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Muhorro Muhorro26 42 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nkoma Nkoma24 39 21
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Rwamwanja Refugee Camp Rwamwanja Refugee Camp20 32 17
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Butunduzi


States and regions closest to Western Region (home state of Butunduzi), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza244 392 212
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie263 423 228
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural272 438 237
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County257 413 223
East (E)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo240 387 209
South (S)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region101 163 88
East (E)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke239 385 208
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province141 227 123
South (S)
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region213 343 185
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Geita Geita247 397 214
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Butunduzi


Countries bordering or closest to Uganda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Butunduzi's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola1,317 2,120 1,144
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi367 590 318
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic862 1,387 748
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad1,342 2,159 1,165
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,176 1,893 1,022
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo818 1,316 710
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,010 1,625 877
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea1,082 1,741 940
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia778 1,253 676
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya400 643 347
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Butunduzi. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western Region, Uganda.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Butunduzi (You)Western Region17,600
KyegegwaWestern Region29,40021.5ESE
KyenjojoWestern Region28,60027.4WNW
KatokeWestern Region18,20029.7NW
Rwamwanja Refugee CampWestern Region49,70032.0SW
Kyaka II Refugee CampWestern Region27,30035.0SE
KibaleWestern Region5,20036.0NE
NkomaWestern Region14,40038.8SW
MuhorroWestern Region27,40041.7NNW
KagadiWestern Region28,00042.9N
MuhororoWestern Region1,56743.9NNW

🏆 Western Region City Rankings

How does Butunduzi rank within Western Region? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Butunduzi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Mbarara221,300
Hoima122,700
Ibanda117,700
Kasese115,400
Masindi110,500
Rutoma86,100
Bwizibwera79,157
Nakivale Refugee Camp68,400
Fort Portal60,800
Mpondwe58,600

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bunia Airport
IATA: BUX
133 km (82 mi) from Butunduzi
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Western Region Cities
Butunduzi ranks #42 of 65 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Butunduzi? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Butunduzi Sits on the Map

Butunduzi sits inside Western Region, Uganda and ranks #42 of 65 cities in Western Region by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Butunduzi to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Butunduzi outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Butunduzi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Butunduzi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Butunduzi: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Butunduzi and the countries closest to Butunduzi by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Uganda. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Butunduzi, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Butunduzi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Butunduzi

If you're stringing together stops in Western Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Butunduzi — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Butunduzi MapView the Butunduzi map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Butunduzi Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Western Region OverviewExplore the Western Region state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Uganda Country DataGet complete Uganda data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Butunduzi

Which cities are closest to Butunduzi?

See the Cities Near To Butunduzi table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Western Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Butunduzi to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Butunduzi and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Butunduzi map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Butunduzi will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Butunduzi to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Butunduzi?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Butunduzi. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Western Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Butunduzi compare in size to the cities near it?

Butunduzi ranks #42 of 65 cities in Western Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Butunduzi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Butunduzi is Bunia Airport (BUX), about 133 km (82 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.