Current Date And Time In Western Region, Uganda
Sunday, 12 July 2026
04:24:23 EAT
Capital: Mbarara City
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 6,417,449
Area: 55,276.60 km²
State Code: W
Find states and regions closest to Western Region in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Uganda and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Uganda
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 Western Region from our regional database:
| Capital City | Mbarara City |
| Total Population | 6,417,449 |
| Land Area | 55,277 km² |
| Population Density | 48.48 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 0.2581° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.5279° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,243 m (4,079 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central Region | 101 mi | 163 km | 88 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Kagera | 119 mi | 192 km | 103 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| North Kivu | 125 mi | 202 km | 109 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Province | 140 mi | 225 km | 121 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 141 mi | 227 km | 123 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Ituri | 152 mi | 244 km | 132 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kigali | 156 mi | 250 km | 135 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 181 mi | 292 km | 158 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Kirundo | 199 mi | 320 km | 173 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 205 mi | 329 km | 178 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Rwanda | 283 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Burundi | 367 mi | 590 km | 318 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| South Sudan | 386 mi | 622 km | 335 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Kenya | 400 mi | 643 km | 347 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Tanzania | 564 mi | 908 km | 490 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Western Region. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Region (You) | Uganda | 6,417,449 | 55,277 | 48.48 |
| Central Region | Uganda | 6,683,887 | 61,403 | 80.76 |
| Kagera | Tanzania | 2,189,850 | 25,265 | 33.88 |
| North Kivu | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 59,483 | — |
| Northern Province | Rwanda | 2,141,000 | 3,276 | 653.60 |
| Eastern Province | Rwanda | 3,211,000 | 9,813 | 339.54 |
| Ituri | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 65,658 | — |
| Kigali | Rwanda | 1,302,000 | 730 | 1,783.56 |
| Western Province | Rwanda | 2,684,000 | 5,882 | 456.27 |
| Kirundo | Burundi | 741,815 | 1,703 | 435.52 |
| Southern Province | Rwanda | 2,907,000 | 6,118 | 487.52 |
How does Western Region rank within Uganda? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Western Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Central Region | 6,683,887 |
| Western Region ⭐ | 6,417,449 |
| Eastern Region | 6,301,677 |
| Northern Region | 5,345,964 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Northern Region | 85,392 |
| Central Region | 61,403 |
| Western Region ⭐ | 55,277 |
| Eastern Region | 39,479 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Central Region | 80.76 |
| Eastern Region | 74.43 |
| Western Region ⭐ | 48.48 |
| Northern Region | 35.51 |
Western Region is a state or region within Uganda in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western Region is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Western Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Uganda page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Western Region using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Western Region.
Knowing the distance from Western Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Uganda. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Western Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western Region to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Western Region table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Western Region below the states table, or compare all Uganda states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Uganda state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.