Rwimi is a small town in Kabarole District in western Uganda.
Location
The town of Rwimi sits on the border between Kabarole District and Kasese District, in the Rwenzori Mountains. It is located approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Kasese, on the Kasese - Fort Portal Highway.[1] The coordinates of the town are:00 22 39N, 30 13 01E (Latitude:0.3775; Longitude:30.2170). The coordinates are imprecise because Rwimi does not appear on most maps today.
Overview
During the 1990s Rwimi, then still a trading centre, survived several attacks of the rebels the Allied Democratic Forces.
Population
The population of Rwimi is not known at this time.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town or near its edges:
External links
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Rwimi is a municipality in Kabarole District
See also
References
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^ Rwimi is located approximately 26 Road Kilometers north of Kasese
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