The town lies on the Tirinyi–Pallisa–Kamonkoli–Kumi Road, in Atutur Parish, Atutur sub-county, Kumi District, approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) southeast of Kumi Town, where the district headquarters are located.[1] Atutur is located 48 kilometres (30 mi) northwest of Mbale, the nearest large city.[2] The coordinates of Atutur Town are: 01°19'25.0"N, 33°53'18.0"E (Latitude:1.323605; Longitude:33.888341).[3]