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Ibanda, Western Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Ibanda, Uganda

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
11:13:24 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 117,700
District: Ibanda District

📍 Cities Near To Ibanda


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ibanda 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 Ibanda.

📍 Ibanda 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 Ibanda from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern Region
DistrictIbanda District
Total Population117,700
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.134° N
Center Longitude30.4962° E
Elevation1,439 m (4,721 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Western Region#3 of 65
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Beni Beni83 133 72
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bugaragara Bugaragara80 129 70
South (S)
National Flag Of Bugene Bugene110 177 96
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Buhesi Buhesi53 86 46
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Buhimba Buhimba117 188 101
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Buhweju Buhweju20 32 18
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bukoba Bukoba123 198 107
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bukomansimbi Bukomansimbi77 123 66
East (E)
National Flag Of Bukomero Bukomero120 194 105
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bukuya Bukuya107 173 93
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bundibugyo Bundibugyo66 106 57
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bushenyi Bushenyi35 57 31
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Busogo Busogo118 191 103
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Butemba Butemba118 190 102
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Butembo Butembo85 137 74
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Ibanda


States and regions closest to Western Region (home state of Ibanda), 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 Ibanda


Countries bordering or closest to Uganda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ibanda'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 Ibanda. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western Region, Uganda.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ibanda (You)Western Region117,700
KasoziWestern Region24,50017.1N
NsikaWestern Region25.9SSW
BuhwejuWestern Region32.4SW
KazoWestern Region15,90032.8ENE
KamwengeWestern Region23,90036.0N
KiruhuraWestern Region14,00039.3E
RubiriziWestern Region9,10044.3WSW
RutomaWestern Region86,10049.7SSW
NkomaWestern Region14,40050.1NNE
Kabwohe-ItenderoWestern Region51.0SSW

🏆 Western Region City Rankings

How does Ibanda 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 Ibanda appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Mbarara221,300
Hoima122,700
Ibanda ⭐117,700
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
Savannah Airstrip
IATA: KHX
110 km (68 mi) from Ibanda
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
Ibanda ranks #3 of 65 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ibanda Sits on the Map

Ibanda sits inside Western Region, Uganda and ranks #3 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 Ibanda 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 Ibanda 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 Ibanda and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ibanda against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ibanda: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ibanda and the countries closest to Ibanda 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 Ibanda, 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 Ibanda at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ibanda

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ibanda MapView the Ibanda map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ibanda 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 Ibanda

Which cities are closest to Ibanda?

See the Cities Near To Ibanda 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 Ibanda to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ibanda 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 Ibanda 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 Ibanda 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 Ibanda 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 Ibanda?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ibanda. 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 Ibanda compare in size to the cities near it?

Ibanda ranks #3 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 Ibanda?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ibanda is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 110 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.