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Bushenyi, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Bushenyi is a small town in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,272 ft (1,607 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,272 ft Elevation 1,607 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
58.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Bushenyi

Bushenyi

Bushenyi is a town in Western Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Bushenyi District and the site of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town, in keeping with the practice in most of the districts in the country.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Coordinates-0.5370°, 30.1858°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation58.8 inches (1,494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bushenyi

Bushenyi is a small town in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet (1,607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Bushenyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Area460.2 sq mi (1,191.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.5370°N, 30.1858°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 127 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 123 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 123 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 95 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 57 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 98 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 82 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 130 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 122 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 122 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 136 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 111 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 98 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 117 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 34 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 146 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 147 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 65 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 140 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 39 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 59 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 110 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 129 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 135 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 138 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 146 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in

Bushenyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Bushenyi

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rubingo Primary School - - - -
Kakanju Vocational School - - - -
Kakanju Primary School - - - -
Kabari Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Cop School - - - -
Vine High School - - - -
Unique Primary School - - - -
Uganda Technical College Bushenyi - - - -
Saint Peter's Private Kakamba Primary School - - - -
Standard High School - - - -
Rwentuha Primary School - - - -
Rwentuha Parents Primary School - - - -
Rwagasha Primary School - - - -
Katunga Primary School - - - -
Ncucumo Primary School - - - -
Mwengura Senior Secondary School - - - -
Mwengura Primary School - - - -
Mugonya Primary School - - - -
Kyeizooba Senior Secondary School - - - -
Kyeizooba Primary School - - - -
Kyamuzoora Primary School - - - -
Kizooba Technical School - - - -
Kakambo Primary School - - - -
Kabuba Primary School - - - -
Bwera Primary School - - - -
Ryamabengwa Primary School - - - -
Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School - - - -
Bweranyangi Junior School - - - -
Valley College - - - -
Bushenyi Demo School - - - -
Kacuncu Primary School - - - -
Rwakatende Secondary School - - - -
Bushenyi Parents Primary School - - - -
Ngyeya Academy - - - -
Bright Future Academy - - - -
Plus Two High School - - - -
Runyinya II Primary School - - - -
Aunt Jane Model Primary School - - - -
Ryakajuju Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Rwatukwire Primary School - - - -
Rwamugasha Primary School - - - -
Ruhumuro Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Nyarurambi Primary School - - - -
Nyamyerande Primary School - - - -
Ndaragi Preparatory Primary School - - - -
Little Angel Junior Primary School - - - -
Kyentobo Primary School - - - -
Kiyagara Primary School - - - -
Kyabugimbi Central School - - - -
Day Star Primary School - - - -
Crane Management Institute - - - -
Bushenyi Vocational Institute - - - -
Bushenyi Town School - - - -
Bushenyi Pioneer High School - - - -
Bushenyi High School - - - -
Bumbaire Primary School - - - -
Rwikiriro Primary School - - - -
Nyamyerande Primary School - - - -
Nyakabanga Senior School - - - -
Nyakabanga Primary School - - - -
Isimbi Academy Primary School - - - -
Kyabugimbi Central Development Primary School - - - -
Kitwe Primary School - - - -
Kihumuro Primary School - - - -
Kihire Primary School - - - -
Katikamwe Primary School - - - -
Kacwamba Primary School - - - -
Bushenyi Institute Of Commerce And Accountacy - - - -
Nyandozo Primary School - - - -
Kitakuuka Primary School - - - -
Bumbaire Secondary School - - - -
Bumbaire Technical School - - - -
Nyabubare Primary School - - - -
Trinity Secondary School - - - -
Saint Kagwa Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Lwanga High School - - - -
Stagnes Girls School - - - -
Rwemiyonga Primary School - - - -
Ruyonza School - - - -
Ruyanja Integrated Primary School - - - -
Nyaruzinga Primary School - - - -
Nyanzi Primary School - - - -
Nyamitooma Primary School - - - -
Nyakabirizi Parents' Primary School - - - -
Nyakatooma II Primary School - - - -
Numba Primary School - - - -
Numba Cope School - - - -
Ntungamo Primary School - - - -
Muginda Leads Primary School - - - -
Kyeitembe Technical School - - - -
Kyeitembe Boarding Primary School - - - -
Kishenyi Primary School - - - -
Katonya Primary School - - - -
Kashekuro Parents' Primary School - - - -
Kantunda Modern Primary School - - - -
Kabushaho Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bushenyi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Libraries in Bushenyi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Block0.0
Kiu new library0.0
Kiu western campus library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bushenyi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Basajjabalaba market
Bungongi Market
Kabagalame Pork Market
Kihembe brothers Nile brewaries Western distributer

Hotels in Bushenyi

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flagship Hotel
Western meridian hotel bushenyi

Restaurants in Bushenyi

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Just in Time tea room
restraunt

Clinics in Bushenyi

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabushaho Health Center III
kashekuro health centre
Kyeizooba Farmers Clinic

Gas Stations in Bushenyi

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delta Petro Station
Mogas Fuel Station
Mogas Petro Station
Shell Uganda

Banks in Bushenyi

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamugisha community Welfare
Karibu sacco Bushenyi
Pride Microfinance
Stanbic Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Bushenyi

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Airports Near Bushenyi

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Ibanda Airport-Small Airport
Ishango Airport-Small Airport
Ishasha Airport-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Kasese AirportKSESmall Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Mweya Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bushenyi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bushenyi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bushenyi

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bushenyi mosque
Bweranyangi Cathedral
Greater Bushenyi
Kantunda RCC
Katungu COU
Roman Catholic Church
St. John Kitakuuka COU
St. Philip Kakanju

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

🇺🇬 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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What is the weather like in Bushenyi?

Bushenyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.

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