Bugisu sub-region
Bugisu | |
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Sub-region of Uganda | |
Interactive map of Bugisu | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| Largest city | Mbale City |
| Districts and city (NPHC 2024 reporting) | |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 1,827,757 |
| • Density | 741/km2 (1,920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Bugisu sub-region is a sub-region in the Eastern Region of Uganda. In national statistics, it is one of the sub-region groupings used for census tabulation and planning. The sub-region lies on the western slopes and foothills of Mount Elgon along the Uganda–Kenya border.
Bugisu sub-region consists of the following districts:
- Bududa District
- Bulambuli District
- Manafwa District
- Mbale District
- Namisindwa District
- Sironko District
The sub-region is home mainly to the Gisu people, also called Bagisu, (singular is Mugisu). The Bagisu speak Lugisu, a dialect of Lumasaba, a Bantu language. Lugisu is very similar to the Bukusu language spoken of the Bukusu people of Kenya.
According to the 2002 national census, the Bugisu sub-region was home to an estimated 1 million people at that time.