Location
Masindi Town is located in Masindi District in Western Uganda and is about 215 km from Kampala the capital city of Uganda.
Population
In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of Masindi at 45,400.
Key attraction
The following are some of the key attractions located around Masindi Town:
1. Murchison Falls National Park established in 1952 is located 4km from Masindi Town.
2. Buliisa Escarpment found in the Western Rift Valley next to Lake Albert.
3. Butyaba Port is located on Lake Albert.
4. Budongo Forest Reserve about 25 km from Masindi Town. The forest also offers a Royal Mile Walk.
5. Butiaba – It is in Lake Albert where the wreck of Lake steamer SS Coryndon which sunk in the floods of 1962 is located.
6. Kibiro traditional salt works and Hot springs are located by the shores of Lake Albert
7. Busingiro and Kaniyo Pabidi Eco-Tourism Centre located at Busingiro, about 25 Km on the Masindi – Butiaba Road.
8. Masindi Lagoon is found about 2 Km from Masindi Town. The lagoon is the source of water for Masindi Town.
9. Picnic sites at Lake Albert.
Kinyara
Kinyara Sugar Company Ltd a major sugar producer is located about 15Km from Masindi, Town
Oil Wells
The oil wells are located in areas around Lake Albert in Masindi District. The Oil deposits are estimated to be in excess of 2.5 billion barrels and the area has the potential for discoveries of more oil deposits. The proposed oil refinery will be built in the area.