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Buikwe, Uganda

Central Region · Uganda

Buikwe is a small city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 18,500. Elevation: 4,035 ft (1,230 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,500 Population 27/sq mi density
4,035 ft Elevation 1,230 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Buikwe

Buikwe

Buikwe, sometimes spelled Buyikwe, is a town in Buikwe District, Uganda. It is the administrative center of the district and the location of the district headquarters.

People

Population18,500
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation4,035 ft (1,230 m)
Population18,500
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation4,035 ft (1,230 m)
Coordinates0.3375°, 33.0106°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buikwe

Buikwe is a small city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 18,500. The city sits at an elevation of 4,035 feet (1,230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Buikwe

Buikwe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1267 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 134.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 192.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 150.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 109.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 148.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Buikwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,035 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Uganda avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,035 ft (1,230 m)
Area676.1 sq mi (1,751.2 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates0.3375°N, 33.0106°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 120 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 23 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in

Buikwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Buikwe

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alliance Secondary School - - - -
Baskerville Primary School - - - -
Baskerville Secondary School - - - -
Bishop Nkoyoyo Primary School - - - -
Bishop Nkoyoyo Secondary School - - - -
Brain Trust Primary School - - - -
Buikwe Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Buikwe Junior - - - -
Buikwe Mixed Secondary School - - - -
Buikwe Muslim Primary School - - - -
Buikwe Primary School - - - -
Buikwe Self Held Centre - - - -
Buyinda Quran Primary School - - - -
Cranes College Secondary School - - - -
Gamba Parents Primary School - - - -
Hill Top Primary School - - - -
Jack Standard Primary School - - - -
Kasubi Cou Primary School - - - -
Kasubi Parents High School - - - -
Kasule Primary School - - - -
Kikakanya Primary School - - - -
Kingstone Primary School - - - -
Kingstone Secondary School - - - -
Kisakye Primary School - - - -
Kitula/Kiyagi New School - - - -
Kiyagi Quran Primary School - - - -
Kkoba Primary School - - - -
Kyanja Public Primary School - - - -
Lugasa Parents Primary School - - - -
Luwombo Primary School - - - -
Lweru Community Primary School - - - -
Lweru Secondary School - - - -
Lweru Umea Primary School - - - -
Makoge Mixed Primary School - - - -
Makonge Primary School - - - -
Malongwe- Ajiija Vocational School - - - -
Manjeri Primary School - - - -
Mutesa I Primary School - - - -
Mutesa I Secondary School - - - -
Nakatyaba Primary School - - - -
Nakawungu Primary School - - - -
Nakikunyu Primary School - - - -
Pioneer Secondary School - - - -
Saint Aggrey Primary School - - - -
Saint Balikudembe Secondary School - - - -
Saint Balikudmbe Primary School - - - -
Saint Ceasar Academy - - - -
Saint Charles Lwanga Secondary School - - - -
Saint Cornelius Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Cornelius Primary School - - - -
Saint Cornelius Secondary School - - - -
Saint Joseph Modern Secondary School - - - -
Saint Luke Vocational School - - - -
Saint Mary's Primary School Kawulu - - - -
Saint Micheal Junior School -kissala - - - -
Saint Paul Buwogole C/u Primary School - - - -
Saint Paul Mpirivuma Primary School - - - -
Saint Peters Bethania Primary School - - - -
Saint Peters Primary School - - - -
Sda Primary School - - - -
Site For Senior School - - - -
Ssugu Umea Primary School - - - -
Ssungu Secondary School - - - -
Winner Classic Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Yunus Memorial Primary School - - - -
Astraid Faith Primary School - - - -
Bowoya Seventh-day Adventist Primary School - - - -
Buleega Primary School - - - -
Bulere Roman Catholic Primary School - - - -
Bulere Voluntary School - - - -
Busiri Primary School - - - -
Buwooya Trust Academy Secondary School - - - -
Buwoya Royal Secondary School - - - -
Day Care Centre - - - -
Homeland Junior School - - - -
Kanonko Parents Primary School - - - -
Kansas College Secondary School - - - -
Kasansaya Roman Catholic Primary School - - - -
Kasansaya Umea Primary School - - - -
Katete Primary School - - - -
Kisimba Technical School - - - -
Kisimba Umea Primary School - - - -
Kituntu Orphanage Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Kituntu Roman Catholic Primary School - - - -
Lugangu Parent's Primary School - - - -
Makindu Muto Primary School - - - -
Makindu Primary School - - - -
Makindu Standard College - - - -
Makota Primary School - - - -
Najja Mary's High School - - - -
Nannungi Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Sacred Najja Heart Primary School - - - -
Sacred Najja Heart Secondary School - - - -
Saint Francis Primary School - - - -
Saint Henry Buwooya Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint Stevenes Community Primary School - - - -
Tom and Margret Caroll Memorial Primary School - - - -
Uganda Coorp Alliance Secondary School - - - -
Uganda Mission Primary School - - - -
Butavujja Umea Primary School - - - -
Buwoola Primary School - - - -
Dangala Primary School - - - -
God's Angel Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Hands of Grace Primary School - - - -
Hands of Grace Senior Secondary School - - - -
Homeland Secondary School - - - -
Kabanga Community Primary School - - - -
Kasoga Primary School - - - -
Kasoga Secondary School - - - -
Kinoni Roman Catholic Primary School - - - -
Kinoni Umea Primary School - - - -
Kitoola Primary School - - - -
Kiyagi Mubango Primary - - - -
Najjembe Primary School - - - -
Nakabaale Red Valley Primary School - - - -
Saint Jude Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint Luke Primary School - - - -
Saint Paul Lubanyi Primary School - - - -
Arise Education Centre Primary School - - - -
Crane Modern Primary School - - - -
Hope Primary School - - - -
Jesus Wins Primary School - - - -
Kidussu Scoul Primary School - - - -
Kidusu Umea Primary School - - - -
King Solomon Primary School - - - -
Kizigo Secondary School - - - -
Maranatha Orphanage School - - - -
Progressive Junior School - - - -
Standrew Primary School - - - -
Simary Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buikwe

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Akaboozi FM 87.9 news, talk MP3 64 kbps
NRG Uganda 106.5 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Akaboozi 87.9 FM - MP3 64 kbps
KFM - Kampala - 93.3 FM (MP3) electronic, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Beat FM - Kampala - 96.3 FM (MP3) music MP3 128 kbps
KIIS 100.9 - Kampala - 100.9 FM (MP3) hot hits MP3 128 kbps
MCF Radio - Kampala - 98.7 FM (MP3) christian, christian teaching MP3 128 kbps
KIIS Uganda - MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM - Kampala - 91.3 FM (MP3) adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Christ FM 91.6 - Kampala - 91.6 FM (AAC) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
Nakawa Online Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Cloud Radio Uganda - Kampala (MP3) classic, hits MP3
Rock FM Uganda - Kampala (MP3) entertainment, music MP3 128 kbps
Buyinza FM (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Yofochm Radio Uganda (MP3) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
BLOCK FM 103.2 jazz MP3
Radio One FM 90 - Kampala - 90.0 FM (MP3) adult contemporary MP3 64 kbps
UgOnlineMedia - Kampala (MP3) business, entertainment MP3
Radio One FM 90 - 90.0 FM (MP3) adult contemporary MP3 64 kbps
Church Radio (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
88.2 Sanyu FM - 88.2 FM (MP3) culture, information AAC+ 48 kbps
Heaven FM Radio - MP3
EJAZZ Xtra - MP3 128 kbps
Voice Of Heaven - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Prayer Tower Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Turn Radio music MP3
Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Glory FM Maganjo - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
88.2 Sanyu FM - Kampala - 88.2 FM (MP3) culture, information AAC+ 48 kbps
Nup Radio 91.4 adult contemporary, politics & current affairs MP3
Heavenly Altar Church Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
RX Radio afro-pop, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
My Radio christian-gospel, gospel MP3 192 kbps
EMC Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
Sanctuary FM - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Radio Yoo (MP3) christian, entertainment MP3
Radio Sinza (MP3) christian, gospel MP3

Museums in Buikwe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CULTURAL REASEARCH CENTRE MUSEUM
RAILWAY MUSEUM

Libraries in Buikwe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Access Knowledge Africa Community Library0.0
Adult Education Center Community Library under EDI, Uganda.0.0
Alice Mulokyi, Busoga library0.0
Caezaria Public Library0.0
Jinja Public Library0.0
Marko Lukooya Memorial Community Library0.0
Public Libary Jinja0.0

Farmers Markets in Buikwe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bugembe Market
Jinja Farmers Market
Kyabazinga market
Madhvani Market

Hotels in Buikwe

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rainforest Lodge

Restaurants in Buikwe

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exodus Restaurant and Takeaway

Clinics in Buikwe

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DDUNGI HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE 11
MAKONGE
NAMULESA HEALTH CENTRE II
NANGUNGA HEALTH CENTRE II
Rainbow Medical clinic

Gas Stations in Buikwe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UG #3394179154

Stadiums & Teams in Buikwe

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Airports Near Buikwe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Entebbe International AirportEBBLarge Airport
Bukasa Airport-Small Airport
Bulago Airport-Small Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kajjansi AirfieldKJJSmall Airport
Kakira Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Buikwe

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BULIKA HEALTH CENTRE II
God's Grace Clinic
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
J J Herbal Clinic
KISAKYE HERBAL RESEARCH CENTRE
MAY DOMMICILIARY
MPOMA
MPOMA HEALTH CENTRE II
MUZITO
NAMAKWA
NAMUYENJE HEALTH CENTRE II
SDA HEALTH CENTRE
SEETA NAZIGO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buikwe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nangunga Reformed Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,220 m (4,003 ft)
Website
buikwetowncouncil.com/

🇺🇬 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 Buikwe

What is the population of Buikwe?

Buikwe has a population of 18,500 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 676.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buikwe?

Buikwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

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