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Budaka, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Budaka is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 29,100. Elevation: 3,648 ft (1,112 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Budaka
Budaka is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the chief town of Budaka District, and the district headquarters are located there.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,100 |
| Population Density | 138 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.0039°, 33.9256° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.1 inches (1,248 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Budaka
Budaka is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 29,100. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet (1,112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Budaka
Budaka has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2045 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 210.9 sq mi (546.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0039°N, 33.9256°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in |
Budaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Budaka
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Equatorial College | College | - | , |
Schools in Budaka
101+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlight Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lupada Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Parent Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Parents Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sapiri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Junior | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugwere High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idudi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyama Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| MRM Technology Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Matra Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namengo Boys Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namirembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nansanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Primary School Nalubembe | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Clare Girls Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Clare's Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Suni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hundah Islamic Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabuna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaderuna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiryolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namusita Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Namusita Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Real Parents School Kiryolo | - | - | - | - |
| Aniswari Islamic Institution Day and Boarding School Kenkebu | - | - | - | - |
| Fair Homeland Day and Boarding Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glory Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| High Light School Kadama | - | - | - | - |
| Homeland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabweri Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadama College School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenkebu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisakye Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Molokochomo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabweri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parental Care Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Revival Nursery Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Bernard Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stelizabeth Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jacob Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Team Junior School Kabweri | - | - | - | - |
| Twins Way Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Umulu Quran Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaderuna Islamic Primary Schoool | - | - | - | - |
| Kebula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Quality Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyama New Apostolic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lyama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukolya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buloki Tailoring School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Land Academy | - | - | - | - |
| High Light Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idudi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaamu Memorial Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadama Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadama Teacher's Coordinating Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Namirembe Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nandere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nansanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pallisa Business Training Association (PATA) | - | - | - | - |
| Stelizabeth Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stella Maris Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugwere Public Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Premier Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naboa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Chessire Home Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Family Help Project Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka International Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Junior Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Universal College | - | - | - | - |
| Butove Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwase Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gadumire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Humanity First Institute Information-technology Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Ling Hole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakisenye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rainbow High School | - | - | - | - |
| Revival & Salvation Apostolic Ministers' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Anthony Boys Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Claire Girl's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Clare Girls Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sapiri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wairagala Primary School ol | - | - | - | - |
| Bugwere Islamic Institute Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Budaka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Budaka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallisa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jude's Information and Media Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Budaka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadamu Trading Center | |||||
| Doho Trading Center | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| kamosa market | |||||
| Kanyumu market | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Naluhola Trading Center | |||||
| Nalusaga Market | |||||
| Nampologoma Trading Center | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Trading Center | |||||
| Namulo Trading Center | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center |
Cinemas in Budaka
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Budaka
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Budaka
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Budaka
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Budaka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Budaka
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Soroti Airport | SRT | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jinja Airport | JIN | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Budaka
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Budaka Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Budaka
What is the population of Budaka?
Budaka has a population of 29,100 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 210.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Budaka?
Budaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.