
Find cities, states and countries closest to Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp.
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 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp from our regional database:
| State / Region | Western Region |
| District | Kamwenge District |
| Total Population | 49,700 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 0.348° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.6543° E |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Western Region | #12 of 65 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Beni | 82 | 132 | 71 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Buhesi | 35 | 56 | 30 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Buhimba | 82 | 133 | 72 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Buhweju | 54 | 87 | 47 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bukomansimbi | 74 | 120 | 65 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bukomero | 98 | 158 | 85 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bukuya | 84 | 135 | 73 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bundibugyo | 48 | 77 | 42 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bunia | 89 | 144 | 78 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bunia | 88 | 142 | 77 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bushenyi | 69 | 111 | 60 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Butemba | 87 | 139 | 75 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Butembo | 95 | 153 | 83 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Butunduzi | 20 | 32 | 17 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Buyale | 149 | 240 | 129 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Western Region (home state of Rwamwanja Refugee Camp), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bubanza | 244 | 392 | 212 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bujumbura Mairie | 263 | 423 | 228 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bujumbura Rural | 272 | 438 | 237 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Busia County | 257 | 413 | 223 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cankuzo | 240 | 387 | 209 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Central Region | 101 | 163 | 88 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cibitoke | 239 | 385 | 208 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Province | 141 | 227 | 123 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Region | 213 | 343 | 185 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Geita | 247 | 397 | 214 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Uganda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rwamwanja Refugee Camp's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Angola | 1,317 | 2,120 | 1,144 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Burundi | 367 | 590 | 318 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Central African Republic | 862 | 1,387 | 748 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Chad | 1,342 | 2,159 | 1,165 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Comoros | 1,176 | 1,893 | 1,022 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 818 | 1,316 | 710 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 1,010 | 1,625 | 877 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Eritrea | 1,082 | 1,741 | 940 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ethiopia | 778 | 1,253 | 676 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kenya | 400 | 643 | 347 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rwamwanja Refugee Camp. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western Region, Uganda.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Rwamwanja Refugee Camp (You) | Western Region | 49,700 | — | — |
| Nkoma | Western Region | 14,400 | 6.8 | SW |
| Kamwenge | Western Region | 23,900 | 28.6 | SW |
| Kyenjojo | Western Region | 28,600 | 31.9 | N |
| Butunduzi | Western Region | 17,600 | 32.0 | NE |
| Kasozi | Western Region | 24,500 | 40.4 | SSW |
| Katoke | Western Region | 18,200 | 45.7 | N |
| Kyegegwa | Western Region | 29,400 | 46.3 | ENE |
| Rwiimi | Western Region | 18,600 | 47.3 | W |
| Kazo | Western Region | 15,900 | 49.2 | SSE |
| Kyarusozi | Western Region | 16,300 | 50.4 | NNW |
How does Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Mbarara | 221,300 |
| Hoima | 122,700 |
| Ibanda | 117,700 |
| Kasese | 115,400 |
| Masindi | 110,500 |
| Rutoma | 86,100 |
| Bwizibwera | 79,157 |
| Nakivale Refugee Camp | 68,400 |
| Fort Portal | 60,800 |
| Mpondwe | 58,600 |
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Bunia Airport IATA: BUX 144 km (89 mi) from Rwamwanja Refugee Camp |
Rwamwanja Refugee Camp sits inside Western Region, Uganda and ranks #12 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rwamwanja Refugee Camp and the countries closest to Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rwamwanja Refugee Camp, 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 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Western Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rwamwanja Refugee Camp — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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.
It's the bearing from Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rwamwanja Refugee Camp. 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.
Rwamwanja Refugee Camp ranks #12 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.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rwamwanja Refugee Camp is Bunia Airport (BUX), about 144 km (89 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.