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Busia, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Busia is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 64,900. Elevation: 3,999 ft (1,219 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Busia
Busia is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of the Busia District, with the district headquarters located there.
People
Climate
| Population | 64,900 |
| Population Density | 200 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,999 ft (1,219 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.4659°, 34.0922° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.6 inches (1,590 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Busia
Busia is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 64,900. The city sits at an elevation of 3,999 feet (1,219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Busia
Busia 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 1411 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,999 ft (1,219 m) |
| Area | 324.7 sq mi (840.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4659°N, 34.0922°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in |
Busia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Busia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Cook Memorial Medical Laboratory Institute | College | - | , |
| Baker For Life College | College | - | , |
| Bulekei Technical | College | - | , |
| Busitema University | University | - | Visit → |
| District Agricultural Training Institute College | College | - | , |
| Kamapala International University Offices | University | - | , |
| Kampala International University Offices | University | - | , |
| Linkway Business College | College | - | , |
| Open University of Africa | University | - | , |
| Sir Albert Cook Medical Lab Institute | College | - | , |
| Toronto Universal College Main Campus | College | - | , |
| Uganda College Of Commerce | College | - | , |
| Uganda Cooperative College | College | - | , |
| Uganda Cooperative college Tororo | College | - | , |
Schools in Busia
106+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budecho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Border Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dabani Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daban Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mercy Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Namawubi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Proverbs Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sukuda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tira Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhumwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukaliha Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhalika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busamba Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwalira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maahanga Child Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Masinya Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mukangu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salvation Army Masafu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shine Outreach High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Angella Budibya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bananda High School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhoobe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhobe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhaar Islamic Nursery and Primary School Mawero | - | - | - | - |
| Bumilambako Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Kindergarten and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namungodi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Jude Day Care Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akobwait Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amanikakinei Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busitema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busitema Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buteba Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buteba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayoro Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayoro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisole Baptist Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malins Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawero Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mercyship Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanjo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okame Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salam Community Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alupe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akobwait Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budibya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhobe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhalika Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulencha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumunji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Agro Business Training Association | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Trust Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Businywa Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busubo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyengo Community High School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyengo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daban Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dabani Boys Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elimu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Galaxy High School | - | - | - | - |
| Maada's Home | - | - | - | - |
| Maanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masafu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masafu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masinya Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nangwe Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Obara's Home | - | - | - | - |
| Olympic Africa Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madibira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebeneza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Intergrated Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Resource Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Resource Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francis Xavier Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Treza Daban Girls Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luma Eastern college | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tiira Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ajuket Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busitema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brain Trust College | - | - | - | - |
| Kayoro B Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisole Baptist School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Boarder Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busia Forward | - | - | - | - |
| Busitema University Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sidimbire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhoya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hadadira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Staple Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Syaule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Busia
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Busia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEFO Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Busia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abendo | |||||
| Aboke shops | |||||
| Aboke Uwai market | |||||
| Achorkopili | |||||
| Adim | |||||
| Adungosi Market | |||||
| Aguruch Market | |||||
| Akajonit | |||||
| Akapijan Market | |||||
| Akichelesit Market | |||||
| Akiriamas | |||||
| Akobwait | |||||
| Akulonyi Market | |||||
| Alpha Centre | |||||
| Alungoli market transformer | |||||
| Alupe | |||||
| Amaase | |||||
| Amagoro Market | |||||
| Amairo | |||||
| Amerikwai | |||||
| Among'ura Trading Centre | |||||
| Amoni | |||||
| Amukura Junction | |||||
| Amukura Market | |||||
| Angorom Market | |||||
| Apata | |||||
| Apegei Market | |||||
| Apgei Market transformer | |||||
| Aringo Junction | |||||
| Aroma Market | |||||
| Asinge Shopping Centre | |||||
| Asiriam | |||||
| Askari Market | |||||
| Aten Market | |||||
| Aturet | |||||
| Bakery Market | |||||
| Bandera | |||||
| Bar Ober | |||||
| Benga Market | |||||
| Benga Market | |||||
| BI Market | |||||
| Bondo Kolalo Market | |||||
| Bosnia Market | |||||
| Buduta Shopping Centre | |||||
| Budwong'i Market | |||||
| Bugeng'i Market | |||||
| Bujwang'a | |||||
| Bukadanyi Market | |||||
| Bukalama | |||||
| Bukalama B Market | |||||
| Bukesa | |||||
| Bukhakhala | |||||
| Bukhalalire | |||||
| Bukhwamba | |||||
| Bukiri Shopping Center | |||||
| Bulanda | |||||
| Bulemia | |||||
| Buloma | |||||
| Buluma Centre | |||||
| Bulwani Market | |||||
| Bumala Livestock Market | |||||
| Bumala Market | |||||
| Bumutiru | |||||
| Buradi | |||||
| Burinda | |||||
| Buringala A Store | |||||
| Busia | |||||
| Busiada / Makutano | |||||
| Busibabwo | |||||
| Busibula | |||||
| Busuru | |||||
| Butangasi Beach Market | |||||
| Buteba Trading Centre | |||||
| Butula Abedo | |||||
| Butula Market | |||||
| Butula Oyoso Market | |||||
| Buyayi Market | |||||
| California Market Namudola | |||||
| CBO Market | |||||
| Centre C Market | |||||
| Cereals Market | |||||
| Chief Centre | |||||
| Cool Inn Market | |||||
| Dadira | |||||
| Duka Moja Onyunyur | |||||
| Dunia ya Mungu | |||||
| Edachat | |||||
| Elukhari Center | |||||
| Emalaya | |||||
| Emaseno / Khurale | |||||
| Enakanywa | |||||
| Esirisia Market | |||||
| Esivembe | |||||
| Funyula Market | |||||
| Ganjala Market | |||||
| Gjo Market | |||||
| Global Market | |||||
| Goldmine | |||||
| Gonga Centre | |||||
| Got Nanga | |||||
| Harambee Kamusugon Market | |||||
| Highrock Market | |||||
| Ikonzo Market | |||||
| Indulu Market | |||||
| Jairos Market | |||||
| Jera | |||||
| Junction 2 Centre | |||||
| Junction Kamolo Market | |||||
| Junction Market | |||||
| Junction Market Atapar | |||||
| Junction Market Murkatino | |||||
| Kaesat Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kagonya Market Wedewo | |||||
| Kaina Market | |||||
| Kajei | |||||
| Kajoro | |||||
| Kaliwa Market | |||||
| Kaludeka Market | |||||
| Kamarinyang | |||||
| Kamolo Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kangara Market | |||||
| Kangelemuge Market | |||||
| Kanungo Market | |||||
| Kasarani Market | |||||
| Katira | |||||
| Kekalet Market | |||||
| Kemodo Market | |||||
| Kenoka | |||||
| Khubunge | |||||
| Khuluchina/Esikoma Market | |||||
| Khurana Market | |||||
| Khwirale | |||||
| Kidek Market | |||||
| Kidera | |||||
| Kilo Market Bukhula | |||||
| King'oromo | |||||
| Kiriko Pembe | |||||
| Kisoko Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kocholya | |||||
| Kodedema Junction Market | |||||
| Kogelo | |||||
| Kogoha Market | |||||
| Kolali | |||||
| Kolali | |||||
| Kona Mbaya | |||||
| Kondulu | |||||
| Kongrass Shopping Centre | |||||
| Konyango Market | |||||
| Korinda | |||||
| Korisai Junction Market | |||||
| Kotur | |||||
| Kwa Kwoba | |||||
| Kwangamor | |||||
| Kwangamor / Papa Market | |||||
| Landimawe | |||||
| Lang'ata Centre | |||||
| Lelekwe Centre | |||||
| Ligingo Market | |||||
| Logir | |||||
| Lugulu | |||||
| Lukolis Market | |||||
| Lwanya Market | |||||
| Lwanyange | |||||
| Lwanyange Dispensary Market | |||||
| Mabale | |||||
| Machakus Market | |||||
| Machuet | |||||
| Madola Abedo | |||||
| Madolo Osundwa | |||||
| Mafene | |||||
| Maira Dip Market | |||||
| Makobio Market | |||||
| Malaba Bus Park Market | |||||
| Malaba/Amoni | |||||
| Malakisi | |||||
| Malambisia | |||||
| Malambisie Market | |||||
| Malanga Market | |||||
| Malanga Market | |||||
| Malingiling | |||||
| Mandizini | |||||
| Manyole Market | |||||
| Maolo Centre | |||||
| Mareba | |||||
| Marifa | |||||
| Masebula | |||||
| Masengenyo | |||||
| Masengenyo | |||||
| Mashambani | |||||
| Masiebi/Kwa Mariana | |||||
| Masinde | |||||
| Matayos Market | |||||
| Mauko Market | |||||
| Mayenje Trading Centre | |||||
| Mbosie | |||||
| Mission Market | |||||
| Mlango Kumi Market | |||||
| Mlimani | |||||
| Mlipuko | |||||
| Mnaji moja | |||||
| Molo Matt | |||||
| Msafiri Market | |||||
| Mtongwe Estate Market | |||||
| Muluanda Market | |||||
| Mulukhoni Market | |||||
| Mumbao Market | |||||
| Mundika Market | |||||
| Mungatsi Market | |||||
| Munongo | |||||
| Murumba Shopping Centre | |||||
| Musoma | |||||
| Nabii | |||||
| Nabisiongo | |||||
| Nadeke Shopping centre | |||||
| Nakewa market | |||||
| Nakhulo / Okatekok / Obekai | |||||
| Namahindi Primary School Market | |||||
| Namakangala Road Market | |||||
| Namasali Polytechnic Transformer Market | |||||
| Nambale Centre B Market | |||||
| Nambale Market | |||||
| Namboboto Market | |||||
| Nambuku Market | |||||
| Nang'oma Junction | |||||
| Nangeni Market | |||||
| Nangina Market | |||||
| Nasira RC | |||||
| Ndio Ndio Market | |||||
| Ngelechom | |||||
| Nyakwaka | |||||
| Nyalenda | |||||
| Nyaluanda | |||||
| Nyambweke | |||||
| Nyayo Road | |||||
| Obwangor Centre | |||||
| Obwogere | |||||
| obwuogre | |||||
| Ochieng Odoi's center | |||||
| Ochude Market | |||||
| Odiado | |||||
| Ogina Market | |||||
| Ogumbo Shopping Center | |||||
| Ohagre | |||||
| Ojam | |||||
| Ojamii Market | |||||
| Okame Aten | |||||
| Okiludu | |||||
| Okima Market | |||||
| Okiporo | |||||
| Okisimo | |||||
| Okodai Centre | |||||
| Okook Market | |||||
| Okuleu Centre | |||||
| Okwata Market | |||||
| Okwata Market | |||||
| Olepito Market | |||||
| Oloo Market | |||||
| Omedo Market | |||||
| Ong'aroi | |||||
| Ong'aroi Trading Centre | |||||
| Ongariama | |||||
| Onyunyur Market | |||||
| Opili | |||||
| Oring Market | |||||
| Osasame Market | |||||
| Osere City Market | |||||
| Osia | |||||
| Osopotoit | |||||
| Osuret | |||||
| Oswai | |||||
| Otiiri Market | |||||
| Otimong Market | |||||
| Owendo center | |||||
| Pakalast Center | |||||
| Pero | |||||
| Posta Malaba Market | |||||
| Pumzika Centre | |||||
| Rakite | |||||
| Rapando | |||||
| Royco Centre | |||||
| Saliga | |||||
| Samaki Market | |||||
| Sambaza Market | |||||
| Sega Market | |||||
| Sega Shopping Center | |||||
| Segero Market Transformer | |||||
| Shibale | |||||
| Sibembe Market | |||||
| Sidiikhe | |||||
| Siditira | |||||
| Sidonge | |||||
| Siebuka | |||||
| Sigalame Signboard Market | |||||
| Sihai Shopping Centre | |||||
| Simbachai Market | |||||
| Sio Port Market | |||||
| Siwongo Market | |||||
| Slaughter Market | |||||
| Soko market | |||||
| Soko Matope | |||||
| Soko Matope | |||||
| Soko Mawe | |||||
| Soko Mjinga Busia | |||||
| Soko Moko | |||||
| Soko Moko | |||||
| Soko Moko Busama B | |||||
| Soko Moko Kong'or | |||||
| Soko Moko Masiebi | |||||
| Soko Moko Sigulu | |||||
| Soko Posta | |||||
| Springboard Market | |||||
| St. Eugene Junction Market | |||||
| SUO Market | |||||
| Tanaka Market | |||||
| Tanga Kona Shopping Centre | |||||
| Tangakona | |||||
| Taxi Park Market | |||||
| TORORO MAIN MARKET | |||||
| Total Market Busia | |||||
| Tumaini Trading Centre | |||||
| Udire/Kamrembo | |||||
| Ujwang'a | |||||
| Uncle Charly's Centre | |||||
| Wakhungu | |||||
| Waterpoint Market | |||||
| Work Group Centre | |||||
| Works Market Namahindi | |||||
| Works Stage Market | |||||
| Yarikhao Wiche | |||||
| Ziwa Market |
Hotels in Busia
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Busia
21 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Busia
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Busia
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Busia
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Busia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Busia
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Busia
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office Busia |
Quick Facts
Around Busia
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Busia
4 places within 15 km
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Busia
What is the population of Busia?
Busia has a population of 64,900 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 200 people per square mile, spread across 324.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Busia?
Busia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches.