Kasese
Kasese Municipality | |
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A view of Kasese | |
Kasese Municipality Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 0°11′12″N 30°05′17″E / 0.18667°N 30.08806°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Western Region |
| District | Kasese District |
| City status | 1 July 2023 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| • City Mayor | Chance Kahindo |
| • Member of Parliament | Kambale Ferigo (Kasese Municipality) |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Population (2014 Census) | |
• Total | 101,057 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Kasese is a municipality in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main urban, commercial, and administrative centre of Kasese District. Kasese serves as the capital of the Rwenzururu, a cultural institution and subnational kingdom. The city is located in the Albertine Rift at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains and is a gateway to Queen Elizabeth National Park.