Biharwe
Biharwe is a neighborhood within Mbarara City
Biharwe | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Uganda |
| District | Mbarara District |
| Constituency | Mbarara Municipality |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Location
It is located at approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Mbarara town the largest city in the Ankole Sub-region and approximately 278 kilometres (173 mi) from Kampala the Capital City and Largest city in the country on Kampala-Mbarara high way.
Overview
The town is located in Biharwe Division a newly added Division to Mbarara Municipality. It is developing urban area as many investors are seeing it as a potential tourist area after the establishment of Igongo Cultural Centre. It is next to Mburo Game Reserve, Lake Mburo and Lake Nakivale.
Points of interest
- The 1520 eclipse monument [1]
- The Palace of Kitami kya Nyawera an empress of Songora Kingdom of Mpororo
- Igongo Cultural Centre
- Biharwe F.C.
- Biharwe-Bwizibwera unpaved road which is yet to be tarmaced
References
- "The 1520 eclipse monument". Igongo Hotel. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
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