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Buhesi, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Buhesi is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 16,000. Elevation: 5,217 ft (1,590 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Buhesi
Kasusu is a neighborhood in the city of Fort Portal, the largest urban center in Kabarole District, in the Western Region of Uganda.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,000 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,217 ft (1,590 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5811°, 30.2101° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buhesi
Buhesi is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 16,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,217 feet (1,590 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Buhesi
Buhesi has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.3°C), the coldest is Jun (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1490 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,217 ft (1,590 m) |
| Area | 282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5811°N, 30.2101°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 14 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in |
Buhesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Buhesi
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buheesi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buheesi Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhumba Butyoka Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabata Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiboota Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigabi Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirantama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirantama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyamatanga Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruteete Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mitandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mitandi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Care Secondary and Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Rubona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori Valley Community Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Charles Nyansozi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Primary School, Kyamatanga | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter Kaguma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Thereza Mugusu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rubona Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinyankende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bujabara Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mutumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsuura I Model Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsuura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaboyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaboyo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamabale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karangura Child Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Kazingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kazingo Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bihondo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyanduuru Early Childhood Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarukamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stemmanuel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rutooma B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabahango Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanyasinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiboha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyamiyaga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mituuli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruteete Good Times Junior School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Buhesi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOOGERE COMMUNITY MUSEUM |
Libraries in Buhesi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundibugyo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Portal Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanyawara Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rwenzori Information Centre's Network | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buhesi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akabahera market | |||||
| Bundimasoli Market | |||||
| Charcoal Market | |||||
| Harugali Makert | |||||
| Kabundaire Market | |||||
| Karuruma Market | |||||
| Kirindi Market | |||||
| Kyanya market | |||||
| Lugo Market | |||||
| Mpanga Market | |||||
| Ntandi Market | |||||
| Nyabugesera Market | |||||
| Nyahuka market |
Hotels in Buhesi
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buhesi
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buhesi
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Buhesi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Airport | BNC | Small Airport |
| Buhuka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bundibugyo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Portal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Small Airport |
| Wageni Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Buhesi
What is the population of Buhesi?
Buhesi has a population of 16,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buhesi?
Buhesi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.