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Busesa, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Busesa is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 32,900. Elevation: 3,714 ft (1,132 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 32,900 |
| Population Density | 207 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.6263°, 33.6003° |
| 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 | 52.3 inches (1,328 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Busesa
Busesa is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 32,900. The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet (1,132 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 52.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Busesa
Busesa 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 | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 159.2 sq mi (412.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6263°N, 33.6003°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 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 |
Busesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Busesa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's College Kibale | College | - | , |
Schools in Busesa
84+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubinga High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idudi Township Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Goodwill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daystar Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwigula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulunguli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulumburi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukasozi Central Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiwanyi A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bupala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawanpendo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namalera Catholic Church | - | - | - | - |
| Butalango Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulyansime Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukaziba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpitta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idudi Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwigula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubinga High School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idudi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wante New Age Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawansega Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakivumbi Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakibembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubenge Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Menya Zirabamuzale Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiteigalwa Parents School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiteigalwa Green Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwaabe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulyansime Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoteka Church of Uganda | - | - | - | - |
| Seep Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rewened Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiwanyi Bugweri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibulanku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwoya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingston | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Nursery Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Albans Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oasis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakivumbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mukutu Memorial Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Menya Zirabamuzaale Secondary School Bulyansinsime | - | - | - | - |
| Buwooya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibaako Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busesa Taribiya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busesa Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busesa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Buniantole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumpimgu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Hadiya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulamu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwendafuko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakongoka Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Highway Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| East Corner Islamic Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butende Muslims Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budada Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabirye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulu High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karibu International School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalalu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiwongolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bupala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumoozi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoona Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwanga Budala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yunus Nkuuutu Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Lawrence Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Life Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakusa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dakaba Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Busesa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Radio | music | MP3 | |
| Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) | christian, gospel | MP3 |
Museums in Busesa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM |
Libraries in Busesa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugiri Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busesa Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Busesa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busesa Highway Market | |||||
| Rice and Posho Store (Produce Market) | |||||
| Rice and Posho Wholesale Point |
Hotels in Busesa
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Busesa
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Busesa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Busesa
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Busesa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Miracle Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Busesa
What is the population of Busesa?
Busesa has a population of 32,900 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 159.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Busesa?
Busesa 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 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.