# Masindi District > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Masindi_District > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Masindi_District.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masindi_District > Source revision: 1353546732 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) District in Western Uganda, Uganda Masindi District District District location in Uganda Coordinates: 01°41′N 31°44′E / 1.683°N 31.733°E / 1.683; 31.733 Country Uganda Region Western Uganda Sub-region Bunyoro sub-region Capital Masindi Area • Land 2,584.6 km2 (997.9 sq mi) Population (2012 Estimate) • Total 352,400 • Density 136.3/km2 (353/sq mi) Time zone UTC+3 (EAT) Website www.masindi.go.ug **Masindi District** is a [district](/source/Districts_of_Uganda) in [Western Uganda](/source/Western_Region%2C_Uganda). Like many other [Ugandan](/source/Uganda) districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of [Masindi](/source/Masindi), the location of the district headquarters. ## Location Masindi District is bordered by [Nwoya District](/source/Nwoya_District) to the north, [Kiryandongo District](/source/Kiryandongo_District) to the east, [Nakasongola District](/source/Nakasongola_District) and [Nakaseke District](/source/Nakaseke_District) to the southeast, [Kyankwanzi District](/source/Kyankwanzi_District) to the south, [Hoima District](/source/Hoima_District) to the southwest and [Bulisa District](/source/Bulisa_District) to the northwest.[1] [Masindi](/source/Masindi), the 'chief town' of the district is located approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi) west of [Uganda](/source/Uganda)'s capital [Kampala](/source/Kampala).[2] The coordinates of the district are: 01 41N, 31 44E. Masindi District has over three county with eighteen sub county and Town council as listed below.[3] ### Bujenje County - Bikonzi - Budongo - Bulima Town Council - Bwijanga - Kabango Town Council - Nyantonzi ### Buruli County - Kijunubwa - Kijunubwa Town Council - Kimengo - Kiruli - Kyatiri Town Council - Labongo - Miirya - Pakanyi ### Masindi Municipality - Central Division - Karujubu Division - Kigulya Division - Nyangahya Division ## Overview Masindi District comprises a total area of 9,326 square kilometres (3,601 mi2), of which 8,087 square kilometres (3,122 mi2) (86.7%) is land, 2,843 square kilometres (1,098 mi2) (30.5%) national wild reserve area, 1,031 square kilometres (398 mi2) (11.1%) is national forest reserve and 799.6 square kilometres (308.7 mi2) is open water.[4] Approximately 196.3 square kilometres (75.8 mi2) (2.1%) of the district are permanent wetlands. ## Population **Masindi street** The region of the country in which the district is located is comparatively dry, but is fertile enough to support a predominantly agriculturalist population. Most of the district residents are both poor and rural. The district, as configured currently, had population of about 129,700 during the 1991 national population census. Eleven years later, during the national census of 2002, the population had increased to about 208,420. At that time, 50.1% of the population were males and 49.9% were females. The annual population growth rate in the district at that time was 5.1%.[5] During 2012, the mid-year population of the district was estimated at approximately 352,400.[6] population of Masindi district was estimated 291,113 in 2014 and 342,635 in the year of 2024.[7] Masindi District has a diverse ethnic composition of 55 tribes, with the dominant tribes, the [Banyoro](/source/Banyoro) and the [Bagungu](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bagungu&action=edit&redlink=1), forming about 59.9% of the population. The [Alur](/source/Alur_people), the [Jonam](/source/Alur_people) and the [Aringa](/source/Aringa_people) form 5.3%. The [Baruli](/source/Baruli) form 4.5%. People from [Rwanda](/source/Rwanda), [Kenya](/source/Kenya), [South Sudan](/source/South_Sudan) and the [Democratic Republic of the Congo](/source/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo) have also settled permanently in the district. The average household size is about 4.86 persons, lower than the regional average of 5.2. The population is predominantly rural, with only 5.43% of the residents living in urban areas.[8] ## Economic activities Agriculture is the main economic activity in the district. Crops grown include: - [Millet](/source/Millet) - [Sorghum](/source/Sorghum) - [Sunflower](/source/Sunflower) - [Simsim](/source/Sesame) - [Sweet potatoes](/source/Sweet_potato) - [Irish potatoes](/source/Irish_potato) - [Cassava](/source/Cassava) - [Maize](/source/Maize) - [Cotton](/source/Cotton) - [Coffee](/source/Coffee) - [Tobacco](/source/Tobacco) - [Cabbage](/source/Cabbage) - [Tomatoes](/source/Tomato) - [Onions](/source/Onion) - [Soybeans](/source/Soybean) - [Peas](/source/Peas) - [Bananas](/source/Bananas) Fishing is practiced in the rivers and on [Lake Albert](/source/Lake_Albert_(Africa)). [Fish farming](/source/Fish_farming) is an important economic activity with over 250 ponds in the district. Bee keeping for honey production is an increasing practice in the district. Tourism is also increasing with a steady stream of visitors to [Murchison Falls National Park](/source/Murchison_Falls_National_Park). 73.1% of the population in the district are engaged in [smallholder](/source/Smallholding) agricultural activities. About 6.2% of the total farmland is under large scale commercial farming. The district is the leading producer of maize in the region. In Uganda, only [Iganga District](/source/Iganga_District) and [Kapchorwa District](/source/Kapchorwa_District) produce more maize than Masindi District.[9] ## Points of interest The following points of interest are found in Masindi District: - [Murchison Falls National Park](/source/Murchison_Falls_National_Park) - More than 50% of the park is located in Masindi District, south of the [Victoria Nile](/source/Victoria_Nile) - [Murchison Falls](/source/Murchison_Falls) - On the Victoria Nile, are also located in Masindi District, inside the national park. - * Budongo Forest Reserve - About 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, west of Masindi on the Masindi-Butiaba Road - [Omukama's Palace](/source/Omukama_of_Bunyoro) - One of the palaces of the [Omukama of Bunyoro](/source/Omukama_of_Bunyoro) ## See also - [Masindi](/source/Masindi) - [Bunyoro Kingdom](/source/Bunyoro) - [Bunyoro sub-region](/source/Bunyoro_sub-region) - [Murchison Falls National Park](/source/Murchison_Falls_National_Park) - [Murchison Falls](/source/Murchison_Falls) - [Western Region, Uganda](/source/Western_Region%2C_Uganda) - [Parliament of Uganda](/source/Parliament_of_Uganda) - [Districts of Uganda](/source/Districts_of_Uganda) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Uganda District Map](/source/Districts_of_Uganda) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Road Distance Between Kampala And Masindi With Map"](http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Masindi%20(Masindi)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=1.6744444&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=31.715). Globefeed.com. Retrieved 8 May 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Statistics, Uganda Bureau of. ["MASINDI - Census Data Dashboard"](https://statistics.ubos.org/nphc/drilldown?subregion=43&district=409). *NPHC 2024 Dashboard*. Retrieved 2026-04-06. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["The Geography of Masindi District"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120905194829/http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/scrip/docs%26databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi%2C%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF). Foodnet.cgiar.org. Archived from [the original](http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/SCRIP/docs&databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi,%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["The Population Dynamics of Masindi District In 2002"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120905194829/http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/scrip/docs%26databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi%2C%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF). Foodnet.cgiar.org. Archived from [the original](http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/SCRIP/docs&databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi,%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Estimated Population of Masindi District In 1991, 2002 & 2012"](http://www.citypopulation.de/php/uganda-admin.php?adm2id=025). Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 8 May 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Uganda: Administrative Division (Subregions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map"](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uganda/admin/). *www.citypopulation.de*. Retrieved 2026-04-06. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["The People of Masindi District"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120905194829/http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/scrip/docs%26databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi%2C%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF). Foodnet.cgiar.org. Archived from [the original](http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/SCRIP/docs&databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi,%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Economic Activities In Masindi District"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120905194829/http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/scrip/docs%26databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi%2C%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF). Foodnet.cgiar.org. Archived from [the original](http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/SCRIP/docs&databases/scrip_II_outputs2001/pdfs/Masindi,%20Kabarole%20and%20Hoima%20district%20summary.pdf) (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2014. Authority control databases International ISNI VIAF National United States Israel Geographic MusicBrainz area Other Yale LUX v t e Masindi District Capital: Masindi Towns and villages Masindi Butiaba Kinyara Geography Lake Albert Economy Absa Bank Uganda Limited Centenary Bank Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited Kinyara Sugar Works Energy Kinyara Power Station Waki Power Station Notable landmarks Murchison Falls National Park Budongo Forest Reserve Bugungu Wildlife Reserve Butiaba Port Omukama's Masindi Palace Masindi Hotel Health Masindi General Hospital Transport Masindi Airport Kigumba–Masindi–Hoima–Kabwoya Road Notable people Kabakumba Masiko v t e Districts of Uganda by region Central Buikwe Bukomansimbi Butambala Buvuma Gomba Kalangala Kalungu Kampala Kassanda Kayunga Kiboga Kyankwanzi Kyotera Luweero Lwengo Lyantonde Masaka Mityana Mpigi Mubende Mukono Nakaseke Nakasongola Rakai Sembabule Wakiso Eastern Amuria Budaka Bududa Bugiri Bugweri Bukedea Bukwo Bulambuli Busia Butaleja Butebo Buyende Iganga Jinja Kaberamaido Kalaki Kaliro Kamuli Kapchorwa Kapelebyong Katakwi Kibuku Kumi Kween Luuka Manafwa Mayuge Mbale Namayingo Namisindwa Namutumba Ngora Pallisa Serere Sironko Soroti Tororo Northern Abim Adjumani Agago Alebtong Amolatar Amudat Amuru Apac Arua Dokolo Gulu Kaabong Karenga Kitgum Koboko Kole Kotido Kwania Lamwo Lira Madi-Okollo Maracha Moroto Moyo Nabilatuk Nakapiripirit Napak Nebbi Nwoya Obongi Omoro Otuke Oyam Pader Pakwach Terego Yumbe Zombo Western Buhweju Buliisa Bundibugyo Bunyangabu Bushenyi Hoima Ibanda Isingiro Kabale Kabarole Kagadi Kakumiro Kamwenge Kanungu Kasese Kazo Kibaale Kikuube Kiruhura Kiryandongo Kisoro Kitagwenda Kyegegwa Kyenjojo Masindi Mbarara Mitooma Ntoroko Ntungamo Rubanda Rubirizi Rukiga Rukungiri Rwampara Sheema --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Masindi District](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masindi_District) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masindi_District?action=history)). 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