North Division was formed from the former West Division of Fort Portal Municipality, together with Karambi and Bukuuku sub-counties and Karago Town Council, areas annexed into Fort Portal when it was elevated to city status in July 2020. The division carries much of the city’s rural and agricultural character, with farming remaining central to livelihoods across its wards.
Alongside Central Division, North Division forms part of Fort Portal’s 22 wards and 206 villages, spread across a combined area of roughly 120 square kilometres.
Divisional Leadership
North Division is led by its own Division Town Clerk, responsible for administration and coordinating City services across the division’s wards and communities.
Major Wards
Butebe, Karambi, Rubingo, Karago, Kazingo, Kiguma, Ibonde, Kitarasa, Nyakitojo, Gweri.
Key Attractions & Features
- Crater lakes (including Lake Saaka / Ssaka)
- Caves (Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru area in Ibonde Ward)
- Agricultural production zones
- Emerging residential and investment areas
- Farmers’ markets (like Karago)
Services & Focus Areas
Agricultural extension and Parish Development Model (PDM) support
Rural-urban infrastructure (roads, water, electricity extension)
Tourism development around crater lakes and caves
Community mobilisation and environmental protection (wetlands)
Land use planning for growing settlements
Leadership
- Division Mayor
- Division Town Clerk