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Arua, Uganda

Northern Region · Uganda

Arua is a mid-size city in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 72,400. Elevation: 3,986 ft (1,215 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

72,400 Population 27,424/sq mi density
3,986 ft Elevation 1,215 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Arua

Arua

Arua is a city and commercial centre within the Arua District in the Northern Region of Uganda.

People

Population72,400
Density27,424/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Population72,400
Population Density27,424 / sq mi
Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Coordinates3.0201°, 30.9111°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceNorthern Region
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,401 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arua

Arua is a mid-size city in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 72,400. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet (1,215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Arua

Arua has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (25°C), the coldest is Nov (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1953 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 14.5° / 30.9° 26.8
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 16° / 33.4° 26.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 35.4° 101.8
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 17.9° / 32.3° 116.6
May 22.8°C / 73°F 16.8° / 30.5° 162.2
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 16° / 28.5° 218.5
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 15.8° / 28.5° 171.3
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 16° / 28.4° 236.1
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 16.1° / 27.9° 304.1
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 16.8° / 27.3° 280.3
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 16.4° / 26.8° 177.2
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 14.4° / 28.1° 131.9
Arua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above Uganda avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density27,424/sq mi
Coordinates3.0201°N, 30.9111°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2023.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 145 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 142 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 142 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 146 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 96 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 105 km
Jan 5, 2019 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda M4.8 55 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 106 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 88 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 117 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 106 km
Jul 19, 1997 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 109 km
Apr 29, 2007 62 km SSW of Paidha, Uganda M4.5 127 km
Jun 16, 1997 35 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.5 93 km
Jun 29, 2015 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.5 46 km
Apr 3, 2019 22 km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.5 142 km
Jun 26, 2021 59 km E of Yei, South Sudan M4.4 125 km
Apr 8, 2023 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda M4.3 129 km
Mar 20, 2021 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in

Arua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Arua

Institution Type Founded Website
Ajisia Tailor School College 2009 ,
All Saints Secondary School Ociba College 2004 ,
Arch Deconary Training Centre College 2007 ,
Arivu Nursery Teachers Institute College 2018 ,
Arua Core PT College 1947 ,
Arua Multi Purpose Training Institute College 2011 ,
Arua Multipurpose Technical School College 2016 ,
Bondo Army Secondary School College 2008 ,
Bugema University University 2008 ,
Excel International Nursery and Primary School College - ,
Faculty of Health Sciences, Muni University University - Visit →
Faculty of Technoscience, Muni University University - Visit →
Innovative Institute of Agriculture,Business and Capacity Building I.A.B.C University 2011 ,
Iriata International Institute of Management and Leadership College 2016 ,
Islamic University in Uganda Office University - ,
Kuluva School of Nursing and Midwifery University 1987 ,
Makerere University Business School - Arua Campus College - ,
Mos ville Fashion Center College 2017 ,
Muni University University - ,
Najja Muslim secondary school College 2006 ,
Nile University University - ,
Nimsa Business School College 2005 ,
Ocoko Vocational Rehabilitation Centre College 1968 ,
Odroo A Technical College College 2002 ,
Royal Institute of Nursery and Teacher Education College 2012 ,
Soma Secondary School College 2017 ,
St James School Of Engineering College 2017 ,
St. Augustine Secondary School Kuluva College 2007 ,
Standards College Secondary School College 2005 ,
Uganda Christian University University 1992 ,
University Squares/ Graduation grounds University - ,
Vurra Secondary School College 1981 ,
West Nile School For Nursery Teachers College 2007 ,
West Nile Vocational School Mvara College 2013 ,

Schools in Arua

256+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Binze Primary School - - - -
Arua Secondary School - - - -
Najja Primary School - - - -
Ocoko Primary School - - - -
Eruba Primary School - - - -
Govule Primary School - - - -
Alua Primary School - - - -
Ambeko Primary School - - - -
Lufe Corp Centre Primary School - - - -
Arapi Technical School - - - -
Budrabe Primary School - - - -
Cope Primary School - - - -
Eleku Primary School - - - -
St Peter's Ewadri Primary School - - - -
Katrini Institute Of Modern Technology - - - -
Katrini Modern Secondary School - - - -
Luvu Primary School - - - -
Manibe Secondary School - - - -
Ndriba Primary School - - - -
Nile Secondary School - - - -
Obopi Junior vocational school - - - -
Oduluba Primary School - - - -
Ojipaku Primary School - - - -
Oluko Secondary school - - - -
St Kizito Primary Ombaci - - - -
Ombaci Satellite Nursery Primary - - - -
Ombatini Secondary School - - - -
Ombokoro Primary School - - - -
Oriajini Primary School - - - -
Oriajin Secondary School - - - -
Ombatini Primary School - - - -
Wandi Progressive Senior Secondary School - - - -
Ajono Primary School - - - -
Anzuu Primary School - - - -
Arua Technical Institute - - - -
Ayelembe Primary School - - - -
Ayiova Primary School - - - -
Ayiseni Margret's School - - - -
Driwala Primary School - - - -
Eruba Primary School (deaf) - - - -
Etori Primary School - - - -
Ewava Primary School - - - -
Laboratory Teachers' School - - - -
Ora International Orphanage - - - -
Pokea Primary School - - - -
Ragem Primary School - - - -
Tilevu Primary School - - - -
Osindi Secondary School - - - -
Bible Institute - - - -
Bongova Primary School - - - -
Kayia Primary School - - - -
Ocoko Modern Secondary School - - - -
Ringili Primary School - - - -
Fee Primary school - - - -
Kobu Primary school - - - -
Aliba Primary school - - - -
Alivu Primary school - - - -
Ariavu Primary school - - - -
Aroi Primary School - - - -
St Maries Nursery School - - - -
Micu Primary School - - - -
Micu Secondary School - - - -
Odruva Primary School - - - -
Olevu Vision College - - - -
Ombaderuko Primary School - - - -
Adumi Secondary School - - - -
Anyara Cope Primary School - - - -
Aripeju Primary School - - - -
Drici Primary School - - - -
Endru Primary School - - - -
Nyio Primary School - - - -
Oje Primary school - - - -
Arua College Of Reading - - - -
Kova Primary School - - - -
Mandela Secondary School - - - -
Onduparaka Primary School - - - -
Awara College Etori - - - -
Latino Foundation - - - -
Urugbo Primary School - - - -
Ruva Primary School - - - -
Al-jaria Community Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Alliance Global College - - - -
Arua Nursery Teachers - - - -
Arua Nursery and Primary school - - - -
Arua Progressive College Senior School - - - -
Bilaal Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Esther Generation Nursery Primary School - - - -
Female Adult Literacy Centre - - - -
Future Foundation Nursery Primary School - - - -
High Hope Primary School - - - -
Jiako Primary School - - - -
Kampala Standard Primary School - - - -
Ociba Primary school - - - -
Oli Parents Primary school - - - -
Orawa Primary School - - - -
Oreku Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Rippon's Academy - - - -
St Josephs College Ombaci - - - -
Swalihin Primary School - - - -
Abira Town College - - - -
All Saints Secondary School - - - -
Role Model Secondary School - Anyafiyo - - - -
Anyafiyo Primary School - - - -
Arua Academy Secondary School - - - -
Arua Demonstration School - - - -
Arua Islamic Primary School - - - -
Arua Islamic Secondary School - - - -
Arua Public Primary School - - - -
Arua Public Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Arua Public Secondary School - - - -
Bibia Primary School - - - -
Bilal Islamic - - - -
Bishop Alison Theological College - - - -
Corner Stone Primary School - - - -
Ediofe Girls Primary School - - - -
Giligili Bright Academy - - - -
Global Comprehensive Institute - - - -
Happy day Nursery school - - - -
Highfield College - - - -
Homing Dove Primary School - - - -
Muni Girls' Secondary School - - - -
Muni National Teachers' College - - - -
Muni Primary School - - - -
Mvara Junior School - - - -
Mvara Nursery Primary School - - - -
Nile High School - - - -
Niva Primary School - - - -
Oli Vocational Training - - - -
Onzivu Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary - - - -
Saint Joseph Vocational Training Centre - - - -
Saint Peter's College Arua - - - -
Tawakal Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Ushindi Primary School - - - -
West Nile Vocational Centre - - - -
Zobele Memorial Vocational Institute - - - -
Minimax Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Intensive Care Nursery and Primary School Wandi - - - -
St Peter's Secondary School - - - -
St. Charles Lwanga Community Primary School - - - -
WestNile Demonstration Primary and Nursery School - - - -
St Jude Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Mother Tina Education Centre - - - -
Oje Primary School - - - -
Ozuu Primary School - - - -
St Kizito Orphanage Center - - - -
Gods Hope Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Trust Education Service Arua - - - -
Pokea Catholic Seminary - - - -
Noah Ark Primary School - - - -
The Rising Star Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Bishop Angelo Taratino primary school - - - -
Corner Stone Secondary - - - -
Sky land Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Nunu Primary School - - - -
Little Angle Primary School - - - -
Venturi Child Development & Primary School - - - -
Galaxy Secondary School - - - -
Copcenter Primary School - - - -
Mother Care Nursery and Primary Day Care Centre - - - -
Mvara Secondary School- Day section - - - -
Arua Secondary School - - - -
Mvara Secondary School - - - -
Awara Secondary School - - - -
New Beginning Vocational School for Intergrated Production - - - -
Life Custodian Nursery and Primary - - - -
Onialeku Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Agape Primary School - - - -
Star Primary School - - - -
Bright Horizon Nursery School - - - -
St Leo Educational Center - - - -
Pearl Secondary School - - - -
Bayan Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Standard College School - - - -
City Star Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nile Farm Institute - - - -
Ociba Hills Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Fozua Shalam Primary School - - - -
River View Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Day Star Junior Nursery - - - -
Mvara Junior Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Bright Horizon Primary School - - - -
Kings Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Arua Disciplined Toilaring School - - - -
God's Grace Nursey & Primary School - - - -
High Scope International Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Star Nursery And Primary - - - -
Jordan East High school - - - -
Bright Angel Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Ociba Islamic Primary School - - - -
Institute Of Accounts And Commerce - - - -
Al-Hilal Nursery and primary school - - - -
Kong's College Arua - - - -
Odravu Primary Scool - - - -
Air Field Model Academy - - - -
Bridge International Academy - - - -
Bright Star Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Everest Secondary School - - - -
Agape Nursery School - - - -
Orube Daycare Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Tanganyika Valley Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Sir Andrew Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Arua Victorious Nurdery & Primary School - - - -
Star Nursery school - - - -
Ibnabas Primary School - - - -
Bright Hill Junior Primary school - - - -
Ediofe Girls Secondary School - - - -
Pearl Kindergarten and Primary School - - - -
Ediofe Boys Primary School - - - -
Holy Trinity Nursery and Primary school - - - -
Victoria's Junior School - - - -
Greenland Primary School - - - -
Ihilas Nursery and Primary School - - - -
King Jesus Nursery school - - - -
Jaden Memorial Secondary School - - - -
Happyday Primary School - - - -
Mother Goose Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Vura Community Nursery School - - - -
Hope Kebiri Nursery School - - - -
Twaiba Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Mvara Junior School - - - -
Giligili Modern Nursery and Primary school - - - -
Homing Dove International Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Early Childhood Development Centre - - - -
Winston Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nice High Secondary School - - - -
Arua Comprehensive Nursing School - - - -
Kuluva Hospital Primary School - - - -
Flamingo Vocational Training School - - - -
Okufura Secondary School - - - -
Liberty Nursery School Anzuu - - - -
Golden Treasure Nursery and Primary school - - - -
Adolph Kolping Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Nursery School - - - -
Good Samaritan Vocational school - - - -
God's Blessings Nursery And Primary school - - - -
Dubai View Nursary And Primary School - - - -
Dadawu Parents Primary School - - - -
Wadi Rural Vocational School - - - -
住房 - - - -
Excel International Academy (Day Section) - - - -
Arua Primary School - - - -
Arua Public Schools - - - -
Christ The King Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Awindiri Primary School - - - -
Angello Memorial Secondary School - - - -
Arua Prison Primary school - - - -
Ediofe Boys' Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
UTC - - - -
Arua Hill Primary School - - - -
Queens and Kings Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Muni university Playground - - - -
Asuru Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arua

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Arua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MADI LUGBARA MUSUEM

Libraries in Arua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arua Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Arua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abrija
Adam's
Ajirikoli Small Markert
Alia
Aliku
Alumasi Denis
Ambeko Market
Andega
Andelizu Market
Andia market
Andifeku Market
Anikpala
Animicia market
Anyaku Market Centre
Arua Hawkers Market
Arua Hawkers' Market
Arua Hill
Atibo
Awindiri Market
Bali Market
Club Cell
Cosmas
Dawa's
Elgaba
Ewa
Ewuta
Francisco
Gagaa Cee
Georgia
Godfrey
Godfrey's
Kawuanjeti
Kubala
Kubala Live Stock
Kuluva
Kumuyo market
Lia market
Masha Trading Centre
Mgbafia Market Centre
Ndriba Trading Center
Nyio Market
Ochevu Trading Center
Ocoko
Ocoko Dubai
Oconadri
Odia Nyadri
Ojovu
Okalia Market
Okalia market
Oli B
Oluodri
Ombaderuku
Ombeteni Market
Origama trading center
Ovisoni Market Center
Owino Market
Rondo Market
Sunday Market
Swalia
Terego House
Trading Center
Wadi Live Stock Market
Yivu East Trading Centre

Hotels in Arua

32 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Haque
Al Haque
Al Haque
Beri Cottage Arua
De L'ambiance
Desert Breeze Hotel
Desert breeze Hotel
Desert Breeze Hotel - Muni University Annex
Golden Courts Hotel
Golf View Hotel
Heritage Courts
Heritage Park
Hill top hotel
Hillview
Honest Guest House
Hotel Arua
Hotel Desert Breeze
Hotel Pacific
Hunters Nest Hotel
Kalalo Hotel
Kamure park
Lois Hotel
Republic Hotel
Rose Villa Hotel
RoseVilla Hotel
Royal Crane Resort
Santa Maria Hotel
Solo Hotel
The White Castle
Traveller's Pub
White Rhino
Yevrah Guesthouse & Restaurant

Restaurants in Arua

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arua food center
Bagdad
Bagdad Restaurant
Cafeteria
Corner Hotel
Edroni Pork Joint
Foodz Inn
Happy Times
Happy Times
Kamure Park
Miami Guest House Arua
Peace Talk
Restaurant
Satellite View Restaurant
small's restuarant
West Nile Golf Club
Yevrah Guesthouse & Restaurant
Zahra Hotel

Cafes in Arua

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Cosmo

Clinics in Arua

26 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adravu West
Adumi HC III
Aiia
Ariapi
Balibia
Barize
Bonaventure Dental Care
Central
Central Market Cell
Central Market Cell
Devis Medical Clinic
Genesis Medical Clinic
Maracha Clinic
Micu Health Centre
Noor Health Centre
Oluko Italia Solidale Health Centre
Ombacalu Health Centre III
Ombidri-Ondria Health Centre III
Oreku Health Centre II
Police Cell
St Asunta Health Center Iii
St Denis Medical Centre Oreku
UG #1660640541
Vasi Medical Clinic
Wayimva
Wisdom Health Care Clinic

Bus Stations in Arua

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arua Taxi Park
Baby Coach Bus Station
GaaGaa Bus
KK Travellers Bus Station
Nile Star Bus Service
Nile Star Coaches Bus Station

Gas Stations in Arua

26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don
Fal Oil
Gil Oil
Gilbarco
Gilberco Fuel Station
Ham
Hass Petrol Station
Jaab Station
Oil Well
Papa
Petro soma
Shell
Shire
Shire
Skao Oil
Stabex Fuel Station
Stabex International
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UG #1660640539
UG #1972281415
UG #401484902
UG #5043232421
UG #5335029328
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Banks in Arua

26 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA Bank
Bank of Africa
Bank Of Uganda
Barclays
Centenary
Centenary Rural Development Bank
Crane Bank
DFCU Bank
Diamond Trust Bank
DTB
Equity Bank
Finance Trust
Finance Trust Bank
FINCA
Finca Bank
Housing Finance Bank
KCB Bank
Kenya Commercial Bank
Kenya Commercial Bank
Letshego Arua Branch
Orient Bank
Orient Bank
Pride Microfinance
Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Bank
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Stadiums & Teams in Arua

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Airports Near Arua

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arua AirportRUAMedium Airport
Aru Airport-Small Airport
Kere Kere Airport-Small Airport
Koboko Airport-Small Airport
Mahagi Airport-Small Airport
Pakuba AirportPAFSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arua

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Uganda Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arua

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdini
Abiriambati Church
Ajono Yivu Church
Anguowubo church
Arafat Etoleni Mosque
Awindiri Church
Catholic Church Landmark
Christ the King catholic church
Church of Endru
Emmanuel Cathedral
Ewava Church
Hindu Temple
Holy Cross Church Wandi
Kaizo Fellowship
Kuluva Hospital Church of Uganda
Kuluva Hospital Church Of Uganda
Mvara
Ociba catholic church
Ragem Catholic Church
Safi Mosque
Safina Mosque
Saint Clement Anglican Church
Saint Phillips Church Arua
St. Peter church of Uganda Opileva
St. Peter's Church
Voice Of Life

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,195 m (3,921 ft)
Website
aruacity.go.ug/

Around Arua

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 161
Hospitals 16
Pharmacies 31
Restaurants 12
Cafes 1
Bars 11
Supermarkets 7
Banks 21
Museums 1
Hotels 24
Libraries 1
Parks 3
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 11

🇺🇬 About Uganda

Capital Kampala
Population 42,723,139
Area 236,040 km²
GDP (USD) $48,768,955,863
GDP per capita $1,002
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 68.3 years
Internet users 15.3%
Urban population 30.6%
Currency UGX (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +256
TLD .ug
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Uganda

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Feb 16 Archbishop Janani Luwum Day Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Mar 8 International Women's Day International Women's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 3 Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day
Jun 9 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Oct 9 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arua

What is the population of Arua?

Arua has a population of 72,400 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 27,424 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arua?

Arua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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