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Bugiri, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Bugiri is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 36,000. Elevation: 3,734 ft (1,138 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bugiri
Bugiri is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the chief town of Bugiri District, and the district headquarters are located there. The town was elevated to Municipal Council status in 2019.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,000 |
| Population Density | 74 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1,138 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5714°, 33.7417° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bugiri
Bugiri is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 36,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,734 feet (1,138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Bugiri
Bugiri has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2028 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1,138 m) |
| Area | 488.1 sq mi (1,264.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5714°N, 33.7417°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in |
Bugiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Bugiri
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukooli College-Bugiri | College | - | , |
| Bush Fire Vocational School | College | - | , |
| K-technical Institute | College | - | , |
| Saint andard College Bugiri | College | - | , |
Schools in Bugiri
169+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugiri High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsono Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cornerstone Junior Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakabaale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Jamiah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance Academy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiriri Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Town School | - | - | - | - |
| Busanzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| El Shaddai Christian Primary School Bugiri | - | - | - | - |
| Hindocha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingpin Junior Academy Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Light View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndifakulya Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parents Joy Day and Boarding Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Riverside Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Town View Secondary School Bugiri | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Nursery Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| York Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugeso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukakaire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iwemba Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iwemba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabasaala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasokwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwanika Comprehensive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwanika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabirere Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabukalu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabukalu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakivamba Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baston College Bugiri | - | - | - | - |
| Bubugo Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugoyozi Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulume Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bupala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buswiriri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwunga Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwunga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope of Glory Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isagaza Roman Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Izira Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaato Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamango Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapyanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayaigo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirongero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiseitaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Light Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luwooko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magoola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naigoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakatwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakavule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakawa Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namayemba Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namayemba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baptist Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndifakulya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Ann Vocational Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Anthony Busowa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Matia Mulumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Unity Christian Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Valley View Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Walugoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wanenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God's Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God's Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamango Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasongoire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luwooko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwangosa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mufumi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naigoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakavule Luthern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namuganza Urban Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawansenyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sharp Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Trust Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Light Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bululu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bululu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwumi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isagaza Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimid Friends Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubanyi Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maranath Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Meridian Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namayemba Parents Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namayemba Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Central Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukooli College | - | - | - | - |
| Busowa Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busowa Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busowa Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Crane Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakawa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naminyagwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Thereza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spring Dales Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walkway Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nabirere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawangali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budibya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugeso Orphanage School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugubo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukooli Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolo Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buswiriri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butambula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwofu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Citizen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elohim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Estkam Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakaye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King's Way Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manchester Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muyemu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabiyunyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nesda Uganda Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| New Hope Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Star Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude College | - | - | - | - |
| Shalon Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Universal High School | - | - | - | - |
| Busimbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Batwala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naminyagwe Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naminyagwe Muslim Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naminyagwe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Florish Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Hill Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Florish Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Town View Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Stephen's Bugiri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Best Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naluwerere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Imuli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busowa Prime Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Bugiri
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugiri Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busesa Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bugiri
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busesa Highway Market | |||||
| Rice and Posho Store (Produce Market) | |||||
| Rice and Posho Wholesale Point |
Hotels in Bugiri
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bugiri
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bugiri
18 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bugiri
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bugiri
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bugiri
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jinja Airport | JIN | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bugiri
What is the population of Bugiri?
Bugiri has a population of 36,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 488.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bugiri?
Bugiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.