Ishaka is located in Igara County, in Bushenyi District, approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, west of
Mbarara, the largest city in the
sub-region.[2] This is about 6 kilometres (4 mi), west of
Bushenyi, the location of the district headquarters.[3] The coordinates of Ishaka are 0°32'42.0"S, 30°08'18.0"E (Latitude:-0.545006; Longitude:30.138343).[4]
Overview
Ishaka is a town in Igara County, in
Bushenyi District. Together with the neighboring town of
Bushenyi, it forms the
Bushenyi-Ishaka Metropolitan Area. It is the largest metropolis in the district. The district headquarters are located in
Bushenyi.
Kampala International University, one of the 31 universities in the country, maintains its Western Campus in Ishaka. This campus houses the university's medical school.[5]
Population
In 2014, the national census put the population of
Bushenyi, including Ishaka, at 41,063.[1]
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within or close to the town limits:
The offices of Ishaka Town Council
Ishaka Central Market - The largest source of fresh produce in the town