Biso, Uganda

Biso, also Biiso, is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is an urban center in the Buliisa District Administration. Biiso also refers to a sub-county in Uganda, where the town is located.

Location
The town is located in Biiso sub-county, Buliisa District, in the Western Region of Uganda, approximately 44 km, south-west of Buliisa, where the district headquarters are located. Biso is about 50 km, by road, west of Masindi ,the second largest city in Bunyoro sub-region.

The town lies at an average elevation of 1004 m, above sea level. The geographical coordinates of Biso, Uganda are 01°45'40.0"N, 31°25'06.0"E (Latitude:1.761111; Longitude:31.418333).

Population
The population of Biiso sub-county, where Biso town s located was enumerated at 17,047 people, during the 2014 national census and household survey.

Overview
Biso is located on the alternate route from Masindi, the nearest large town to Murchison Falls National Park, via Buliisa Town, entering through the Bugungu Gate.