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Mweya

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Country
  
Uganda

Sub-region
  
Rwenzururu sub-region

Elevation
  
980 m

Number of airports
  
1

Region
  
Western Region, Uganda

District
  
Kasese District

Local time
  
Wednesday 11:53 PM


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Mweya is a location in the Western Region of Uganda.

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Map of Mweya, Uganda

Location

Mweya is located in Kasese District, Rwenzururu sub-region, Western Uganda. It lies within Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most visited of Uganda's national parks. The location of Mweya is approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi), by road, south of Kasese, the district headquarters and the largest town in the sub-region. This location is on the northeastern shores of Lake Edward at the point where the Kazinga Channel joins the lake. The coordinates of Mweya are:00 12 47S, 29 53 42E (Latitude:-0.2130; Longitude:29.8950).

Overview

Mweya is the most visited location in Queen Elizabeth National Park, due to the amenities and facilities clustered close to its location, including Mweya Airport, accommodation facilities, access to Lake Edward and Kazinga Channel, and abundant game, on land, in the water, and in the air. The topography, fauna, and flora around Mweya in the northern sector of the national park, differs significantly from that in the southern sector (also known as the Ishasha sector).

Landmarks

The landmarks within or near Mweya include:

  • The headquarters of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Mweya Airport - A civilian airport located at Mweya
  • Kazinga Channel - A fresh waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the northeast of Mweya.
  • Lake Edward - A freshwater lake in the Western Rift Valley. The International border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo runs through the middle of the lake
  • References

    Mweya Wikipedia