Kapchorwa Central Forest Reserve

Kapchorwa Central Forest Reserve
Location of Kapchorwa Central Forest Reserve in Uganda
LocationEastern Region, Uganda
Coordinates1°15′0″N 34°30′0″E / 1.25000°N 34.50000°E / 1.25000; 34.50000
Area.06 km2 (0.023 sq mi)
DesignationForest Reserve
Designated1948

Kapchorwa Central Forest Reserve is a forest reserve located in Kapchorwa district found in the eastern part of Uganda (Sebei Sub-region) at the slopes of Mount Elgon. It is bordered by Mbale, Bulambuli, and Sironko in the south-west, Nakapiripit and Moroto in the north, and the republic of Kenya in the east. The area largely comprises the sabiny, pokot and the nandi communities of western Kenya. The 0.06 square kilometer (0.023 sq mi) forest reserve is located at an Altitude of 2,100 to 2,400 meters (6,900 to 7,900 ft) above sea level.

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