Ankole sub-region

The subregion lies in south-western Uganda within the Western Region administrative grouping used by UBOS. Protected areas linked to districts in the subregion include: • Lake Mburo National Park (associated with Kiruhura District). • Queen Elizabeth National Park (associated with Rubirizi District). == Demographics ==

In the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, Ankole sub-region recorded a population of 3,608,968. Population structure (2024 census): • Male: 1,684,729 • Female: 1,924,239 Age groups (2024 census): • 0–14 years: 1,372,108 • 15–64 years: 2,084,082 • 65+ years: 152,778 UBOS subregional profile reporting for the 2024 census lists 842,783 households for Ankole sub-region. District and city populations (2024 census): • Buhweju: 167,921 • Bushenyi: 283,392 • Ibanda: 309,466 • Isingiro: 635,077 • Kazo: 208,898 • Kiruhura: 203,502 • Mbarara District: 174,039 • Mbarara City: 264,425 • Mitooma: 226,009 • Ntungamo: 552,786 • Rubirizi: 168,211 • Rwampara: 162,967 • Sheema: 252,275 == Economy ==

Livestock and dairy value chains form a major part of local livelihoods in south-western Uganda, with Mbarara frequently referenced in dairy supply and handling studies. Indigenous Ankole Longhorn cattle remain culturally significant and are documented by FAO as a hardy local breed valued by pastoral communities in the Ankole area. == Culture and languages ==

Runyankore-Rukiga (ISO 639-3: nyn and cgg) is documented as a Bantu language cluster associated with south-western Uganda, including areas linked to Ankole. == Education ==

Mbarara City hosts higher education institutions including Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The city also hosts Bishop Stuart University (see official admissions portal). ==See also==