title: Kilembe, Uganda
text: # Kilembe, Uganda
  
  Kilembe is a community in Kasese District, in the Western Region of Uganda.
  
  ## Location
  
  Kilembe is located in Kasese District, in the Western Region of Uganda, about 11 kilometres (7 mi), northwest of Kasese, the nearest large town. This is about 85 kilometres (53 mi), southwest of Fort Portal, the nearest large city. Kilembe lies about 354 kilometres (220 mi), southwest of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The coordinates of Kilembe, Uganda are: 0°11'53.0"N, 30°00'49.0"E (Latitude:0.198059; Longitude:30.013620).
  
  ## Overview
  
  Kilembe measures approximately 8.5 square kilometres (3 sq mi), and lies on the banks of River Nyamwamba, at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Kilembe is occupied by Kilembe Mines, the mining company pursuing the copper and cobalt in the rocks beneath and adjacent to the town. The town is also the location of a post office and Kilembe Mines Hospital.
  
  ## Prominent people
  
  * Leo Rwabwogo (1949 – 2009) – The late boxing champion was a native son
  * Danny Faure (1962) – former President of Seychelles (2016-2020)
  * Sudhir Ruparelia
  