Kilembe, Uganda


Kilembe is a community in Kasese District, in the Western Region of Uganda.

Location

Kilembe is located in Kasese District, in the Westen Region of Uganda, about, northwest of Kasese, the nearest large town. This is about, southwest of Fort Portal, the nearest large city. Kilembe lies about, southwest of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The coordinates of Kilembe, Uganda are: 0°11'53.0"N, 30°00'49.0"E.

Overview

Kilembe measures approximately, and lies on the banks of River Nyamwamba, at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Kilembe is occupied by Kilembe Mines, the mining company pursuing the copper and cobalt in the rocks beneath and adjacent to the town. The town is also the location of a post office and Kilembe Mines Hospital.

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