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Nyamunuka, Western Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Nyamunuka, Uganda

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:30:38 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 16,800
District: Ntungamo District

📍 Cities Near To Nyamunuka


Find cities, states and countries closest to Nyamunuka 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 Nyamunuka.

📍 Nyamunuka 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 Nyamunuka from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern Region
DistrictNtungamo District
Total Population16,800
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.8349° N
Center Longitude30.0922° E
Elevation1,542 m (5,059 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Western Region#44 of 65
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bushenyi Bushenyi22 35 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ishaka Ishaka20 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Kabwohe-Itendero Kabwohe-Itendero27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kanungu Kanungu23 36 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kebisoni Kebisoni7 11 6
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kibingo Kibingo28 45 24
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kihihi Kihihi28 45 24
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kihihi Kihihi33 53 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kyamahungu Kyamahungu27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Mabare Mabare26 42 23
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mitoma Mitoma11 17 9
North (N)
National Flag Of Ntungamo Ntungamo12 20 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nyachera Nyachera23 37 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Rubaare Rubaare19 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Rubanda Rubanda30 48 26
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Nyamunuka


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


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Nyamunuka (You)Western Region16,800
KebisoniWestern Region15,00011.4SSW
RukungiriWestern Region37,20016.7W
MitomaWestern Region16.9N
NtungamoWestern Region20,90019.8ESE
RubaareWestern Region14,90030.2SSE
IshakaWestern Region43,70032.8N
BushenyiWestern Region34.7NNE
KanunguWestern Region16,60036.3WSW
NyacheraWestern Region30,50936.8ESE
MabareWestern Region20,10042.4ESE

🏆 Western Region City Rankings

How does Nyamunuka 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 Nyamunuka 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
Savannah Airstrip
IATA: KHX
46 km (28 mi) from Nyamunuka
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
Nyamunuka ranks #44 of 65 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Nyamunuka Sits on the Map

Nyamunuka sits inside Western Region, Uganda and ranks #44 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 Nyamunuka 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 Nyamunuka 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 Nyamunuka and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Nyamunuka against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Nyamunuka: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Nyamunuka

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Nyamunuka?

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

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

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

Nyamunuka ranks #44 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 Nyamunuka?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nyamunuka is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 46 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.