Mountain Rwenzori

The Rwenzori are a range of mountains in eastern equatorial Africa, located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The highest peak of the Ruwenzori reaches 5,109 metres, and the range's upper regions are permanently snow-capped and glaciated.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kilembe.

Kilembe

Village

Kilembe is a community in Kasese District, in the Western Region of Uganda. Kilembe is situated 10 km east of Mountain Rwenzori.

Mountain Rwenzori

Type: Area
Location: Kasese District, Western Uganda, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude

0.224° or 0° 13′ 26″ north

Longitude

29.924° or 29° 55′ 26″ east

Elevation

3,233 metres (10,607 feet)

Open location code

6GGF6WFF+JJ

GeoNames ID

6942169

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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nyamyalilo and Kaleveru.

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