Butebo | |
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| Coordinates: 01°11′40″N 33°55′20″E / 1.19444°N 33.92222°E | |
| Country | |
| Admin. region | Eastern Region |
| District | Butebo District |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
Butebo is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Butebo District.
Butebo is located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), by road, north-east of Pallisa, the nearest large town. This is approximately 51 kilometres (32 mi), north-west of Mbale, the largest city in Eastern Uganda. Butebo is about 213 kilometres (132 mi), by road, north-east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The geographical coordinates of Butebo are:01°11'40.0"N, 33°55'20.0"E (Latitude:1.194444; Longitude:33.922222). The town of Butebo sits at an average elevation of 1,112 metres (3,648 ft), above sea-level.