Western
Neuigkeiten, Termine, Marktplatz und Menschen aus Western.
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- Fläche
- 55276,6 km²
- Höhe
- 1473 m
- Verwaltungssitz
- Mbarara City
Einwohnerentwicklung
- 2014: 8343303
- 2024: 11576559
Hier geboren
- Yoweri Museveni (1944) – President of Uganda since 1986
- Danny Faure (1962) – 4th President of Seychelles
- Nabbanja Robinah (1969) – Ugandan politician
- Winnie Byanyima (1959) – 20th and 21st-century Ugandan aeronautical engineer, politician and diplomat
- Ruhakana Rugunda (1947) – Ugandan politician
- Amama Mbabazi (1949) – Ugandan politician
- Elizabeth Nyabongo (1936) – Ugandan politician and Royal
- Janet Kataaha Museveni (1948) – First Lady of Uganda
Sehenswert
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – national park in Uganda
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park – national park in Uganda
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – national park in Uganda
- Lake Bujuku – lake on Mountain Rwenzori
- Kibiro – small fishing village in Uganda
- Kitagata Hot Springs – place in Western Region, Uganda
- Ihimba Hot Springs – thermal springs in Uganda
- Royal Mparo Tombs of Bunyoro Kingdom – Ugandan Heritage cultural site in western Uganda. Mparo Tombs is also known to be the final resting ground of King Kabalega II who was exiled in Seychelles by t
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Aktuelle Beiträge
- Fort Portal: See · Kabarole ·
Fort Portal's on the edge of Uganda’s equatorial rainforest. It's an enchanting land full of lakes, grasslands, marshes and forests on the lower slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda. There are many wonderf…
- A listening ear · Kazo ·
Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Kazo …
- Language exchange in the neighbourhood · Kazo ·
Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …
- Places for young people in Kazo District · Kazo ·
Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Kazo District can you recommend,…
- Making your money last · Kazo ·
Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …
- Traditions in Kazo District · Kazo ·
Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Kazo District means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!
- Good news from the neighbourhood · Kazo ·
So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Kazo District would you like to share this week? We look forward to your posts!
- Photo of the week · Kazo ·
A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Kazo District and tell us briefly where you took it!
- Kazo District: History · Kazo ·
The area of what is now Kazo District was originally part of the chiefdom of Buhweju, which was incorporated into the Protectorate of Uganda in 1901 as part of the district of Ankole. After the 1971 Ugandan coup d'état,…
- Kazo District · Kazo ·
Kazo is a district in Uganda's Western Region. It is located approximately 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi) west of Uganda's capital Kampala. It covers an area of 1,556 square kilometres (601 sq mi) and recorded a popul…
- A listening ear · Buhweju ·
Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Buhwe…
- Language exchange in the neighbourhood · Buhweju ·
Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …
- Places for young people in Buhweju District · Buhweju ·
Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Buhweju District can you recomme…
- Making your money last · Buhweju ·
Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …
- What could make Buhweju District even better? · Buhweju ·
Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Buhweju District: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggest…
- Rainy day – now what? · Buhweju ·
Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Buhweju District when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share y…
- What's on the table here? · Buhweju ·
Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Buhweju District? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!
- Pet sitting in the neighbourhood · Ntoroko ·
When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…
- Shopping help for older neighbours · Ntoroko ·
For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…
- Making music in Ntoroko District · Ntoroko ·
Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…
Termine
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Kabingo · Isingiro Town Council · Birere + 3
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Kakoba Division · Nyamitanga Division · Masha
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Kashumba · Ngarama
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Kikagate · Nyakitunda · Kabuyanda + 2
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Mbaare · Rugaaga · Endiinzi + 2
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Kisinga Town Council · Kyondo · Nyakatonzi + 1
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Kitswamba · Rwimi Town Council · Hima Town Council + 2
- NRM Liberation Day · · Uganda, Western
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