Biso, Uganda

Biso, also Biiso, is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is an urban center in the Buliisa District Administration.[1] Biiso also refers to a sub-county in Uganda, where the town is located.[2]

Biso
Biso
Map of Uganda showing the location of Biso
Coordinates: 01°45′40″N 31°25′06″E
Country Uganda
RegionWestern Region of Uganda
DistrictBuliisa District
Elevation
1,004 m (3,294 ft)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

The town is located in Biiso sub-county, Buliisa District, in the Western Region of Uganda, approximately 44 kilometres (27 mi), south-west of Buliisa, where the district headquarters are located.[3] Biso is about 50 kilometres (31 mi), by road, west of Masindi ,the largest city in Bunyoro sub-region.[4]

The town lies at an average elevation of 1,004 metres (3,294 ft), above sea level.[1] The geographical coordinates of Biso, Uganda are 01°45'40.0"N, 31°25'06.0"E (Latitude:1.761111; Longitude:31.418333).[5]

Population

The population of Biiso sub-county, where Biso town s located was enumerated at 17,047 people, during the 2014 national census and household survey.[6]

Overview

Biso is located on the alternate route from Masindi, the nearest large town to Murchison Falls National Park, via Buliisa Town, entering through the Bugungu Gate.[7]

See also

References
  1. Geoview.info (24 September 2018). "Biso is a populated place and is located in Buliisa District, Western Region, Uganda". Geoview.info. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  2. LCMT.Org (24 September 2018). "Parishes in Biiso Subcounty, Biliisa District, Uganda". LCMT.Org. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  3. Globefeed.com (24 September 2018). "Distance between Buliisa, Uganda and Biso, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  4. Globefeed.com (24 September 2018). "Distance between Biso, Uganda and Masindi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  5. Google (24 September 2018). "Location of Biso, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  6. Buliisa District Administration (2016). "Buliisa District: Administration And Management Services: Number of Households And Population By Sub-county By Gender". Buliisa District Administration. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  7. Sophie's signature Suites (24 November 2017). "Things To See In Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park: How to get to Murchison Falls". Entebbe: Sophiessignaturesuites.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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