Manafwa


Manafwa is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the largest town in Manafwa District and the site of the district headquarters.

Location

Manafwa is located approximately, by road, southeast of the city of Mbale, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region. This is approximately, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the town are 0°55'11.0"N, 34°17'28.0"E.

Overview

Manafwa is a sister city to the town of Åmål, Sweden. Manafwa is located within Mount Elgon National Park. The town is surrounded by tropical mountainous terrain, at an average altitude of approximately, above sea level.

Population

The national population census in 2002 put the town population at about 11,740. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population at 15,400. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 15,800.

Points of interest

The following additional points of interest lie within the town limits or near the edges of town: