About Mbarara District : Mbarara City is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and the second largest city in Uganda after Kampala. The city is divided into 6 divisions of Kakoba Division, Kamukuzi Division, Nyamitanga Division, Biharwe Division, Kakiika Division, Nyakayojo Division.
It is the heart of commercial activities for south western districts of Uganda and the site of economic prospect.
In May 2019, the Uganda’s cabinet granted Mbarara a city status, which started on 1 July 2020.Mbarara.
Mbarara, town located in southwestern Uganda. It is situated 167 miles (270 km) southwest of Kampala at an elevation of about 4,850 feet (1,480 metres) and is linked by road with Kikagati, Bushenyi, and Masaka.
Mbarara is ethnically diverse and the dominant tribes are The Banyankole are the main tribe in the city. However, there is also a big number of Bakiga, Baganda, Batooro, Banyoro, Congolese, Rwandese, Langi and Basoga, among others. The main economic activity of the Ankole is cattle keeping and agricultur
The town is located in a forest region and is known for its crafts, including wood carving, pottery making, and weaving.
Industries produce textiles, soap, oils and fats, beverages, processed food, rope and twine, and plywood.
The surrounding area was part of the historical Ankole kingdom. Mbarara has several churches and the residence, on a nearby hill, of the former bishop of Ankole. There also is an airfield.
Mbarara’s population has been steadily growing since 2002, the national census estimated the population of the town at 69,400. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 82,000 in 2010. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 83,700.In August 2014, the national population census put the population at 195,013. And the 2020 statistics showed population as 221,300 with an increase of 13.3% Which is a steady population growth.
Mbarara district’s climate is between the driest and wettest months, the difference in precipitation is 94 mm | 4 inch. The variation in annual temperature is around 2.4 °C | 4.3 °F. The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76.93 %). The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53.76 %). The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.37 days). The month with the lowest number of rainy days is July (3.67 days).
Mbarara is in the middle and the summers are that easy to define, therefore for adventure fans it’s better to know the favourite and best time to visit the land of milk and honey.
Mbarara District is an industrial city with industries likeNile Breweries Mbarara – A subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch,Century Bottling Company Limited, Mbarara – Manufacturer and distributor of Coca-Cola products,Mbarara Steel Plant – Owned and operated by the China Machine Building International Corporation (CMIC), a Chinese Government parastal company all these have boosted the economy of Mbarara city through giving employment opportunities to the people especially locals, purchasing raw material like Sorghum and millet by locals from Nile breweries this has improved the lives of the local community which has encouraged saving, growth and investment and also contributed to revenue in the nation coffers both at government and local government levels.
Mbarara district has some tourists’ attractions you can visit while mbarara and they include, Sanga Cultural Village: If you are still interested in more cultural experiences after visiting the Igongo Cultural Centre, this is probably the next best place to go. This Centre showcases the cultural heritage of the Bahima (a subset of the Ankole tribe). It is built close to the junction going to Lake Mburo National Park. While hereThe Igongo Cultural Centre: This Centre was built in 2011 along the Mbarara to Masaka road. It is built on the grounds which held the former palace of the King of Ankole. The Centre is one of the leading cultural sites in Uganda. Lake Mburo National Park: Lake Mburo National Park is located only thirty minutes away from Mbarara by road. It was once part of Mbarara city but with the creation of new districts, the park now falls under Kiruhura district. Lake Mburo National Park one of the smallest national parks in Uganda but with amazing activities in store for those who visit it. It is the best place to see Zebras while on a safari in Uganda.
