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 | |
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  Biso Map of Uganda showing the location of Biso | |
| Coordinates: 01°45′40″N 31°25′06″E / 1.76111°N 31.41833°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Region of Uganda |
| District | Buliisa District |
| Elevation | 1,004 m (3,294 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Location
editThe 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 second 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
editThe 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
editBiso 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 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.
- ^ LCMT.Org (24 September 2018). "Parishes in Biiso Subcounty, Biliisa District, Uganda". LCMT.Org. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (24 September 2018). "Distance between Buliisa, Uganda and Biso, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (24 September 2018). "Distance between Biso, Uganda and Masindi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Location of Biso, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.