Western Region, by county
Select a county on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
8 facilities
| Hoima Prison | Prison | Bugahya |
| Kisoro PrisonBigina | Prison | Bufumbira |
| Ndorwa Prison | Prison | Ndorwa |
| Nyamishekyera Prison | Prison | Igara |
| Rukukuru Prison | Prison | Ruhinda |
| Rukungiri Prison | Prison | Bujumbura |
| Sheema Prison | Prison | Sheema |
| Uganda Government Prison Masindi | Prison | Buruuli |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Western Region, Uganda have?
The atlas lists 8 prisons, jails and detention centres in Western Region, Uganda, including 8 prisons.
Which police agencies serve Western Region, Uganda?
67 police units are listed for Western Region, Uganda: 66 police stations and 1 border police.
Can I look up a prisoner in Western Region, Uganda?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Uganda. Contact the facility or the Uganda Prisons Service, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which county has the most facilities?
Bufumbira, with 1 prison or jail and 10 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Western Region, Uganda?
Prisons in Uganda, including those in Western Region, are run by the Uganda Prisons Service.
How are the listings for Western Region, Uganda organised?
The atlas files Western Region, Uganda by county, following official administrative boundaries; 26 counties currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the county where it is located; Bufumbira is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Western Region, Uganda?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 67 police units here. Open a county to see the units in each area.
What other areas are in Uganda?
Uganda has 3 other areas in the atlas; Central Region has the most entries (178), followed by Northern Region.