| Climate |
Nabwigulu community has a bimodal pattern of rainfall. The first rains start in late March to June. The second rain season is generally shorter running from mid August to late November. The rainy season is generally warm. The community then experiences a long and dry season from December to early March. |
| Communication |
The whole sub-county has signals of the three mobile phone networks (Celtel, Mango and MTN). Major communication means is by radio which majority of households have. |
| Cultural and historical highlights |
The sub-county derived its name from the fact that there were foreign residents during colonial times and the place of location had many owls. The sub-county headquarters are located near the place of its origin (Mugini or rest house). The sub-county has the seat and shrines of the original ssaza chief of Bugabula which late rbecame the Kyabazinga’s palace in Kamuli. |
| Energy |
Main source of energy for cooking is fire wood and charcoal while for lighting is paraffin and electricity. |
| Health |
The sub-county has one health unit at level III and 2 at level II. There is also 2 Family Life Education Program (FLEP) units at level II rendering; out patient services, antenatal care/delivery services, immunization, family planning and health education. Common diseases include; malaria, diarrhea, intestinal worms and STDs.
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| Land area |
146.44 sq km |
| Number of parishes |
7 |
| Population - female |
18598 |
| Population - male |
16777 |
| Population - total |
35375 |
| Soils |
The sub-county has deep sandy loams of high to medium fertility. |
| Topography |
Nabwigulu is generally flat. |
| Vegetation |
The predominant vegetation cover is the forest/savanna type of mosaic consisting of a mixture of forest remnants and savanna trees with grass and shrubs. Much of it is secondary vegetation that has succeeded the original forest cover as a result of repeated clearing for cultivation, fuel harvesting and other forms of land use and also grass fires. |
