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Busolwe, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Busolwe is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 16,800. Elevation: 3,560 ft (1,085 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Busolwe
Busolwe is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is one of the two municipalities in Butaleja District, the other being Butaleja.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,800 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8501°, 33.9262° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Busolwe
Busolwe is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 16,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,085 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Busolwe
Busolwe 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 | 73.8°F |
| 37% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Area | 404.1 sq mi (1,046.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8501°N, 33.9262°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in |
Busolwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Busolwe
94+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mugulu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawasu Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nalugonjo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nahaguru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabuyanja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwiha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulagi Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Mulagi Girls Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugulu Intergrate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabanja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masanghe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manyamye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magambo Mem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamoca Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hahoola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Habiga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwihula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Township Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Community Library | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Bright Light College | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Students' Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Budumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Bernard Mwenge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Patewo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pasikula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paragang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pambaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamanyaga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamadolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Napekere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Continental Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Town View College | - | - | - | - |
| Busabi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwirya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugalo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugalo College Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Boniface Polytechnic School | - | - | - | - |
| Premier College Naburdy School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyagoke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Seed School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulagi Vocational Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Mulagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mar On Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Mango Grove Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwamboga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hiriga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Father Bill International Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busolwe Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Mwiha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Project School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubbinge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busibira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugosa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukus Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Stephen Budaka Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Senda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nagoke Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kirewa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaka Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Bubaali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busabi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Project Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunghanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhasango Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhabeba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugisa Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugegege Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budumba Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubalya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Barinyanga Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugulu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Magambo Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Habiga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butalejja Educational Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Busabi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busabi Children Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Bugegege Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubaali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Mulagi Girls School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Busolwe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadamu Trading Center | |||||
| Doho Trading Center | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| kamosa market | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Naluhola Trading Center | |||||
| Nalusaga Market | |||||
| Nampologoma Trading Center | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Trading Center | |||||
| Namulo Trading Center | |||||
| Nyakes Trading center | |||||
| Ochieng Odoi's center | |||||
| Owendo center | |||||
| Pakalast Center | |||||
| Soko market | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center |
Clinics in Busolwe
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Busolwe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Busolwe
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jinja Airport | JIN | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Busolwe
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mbale Orthpaedic & Rehabilitation center |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Busolwe?
Busolwe has a population of 16,800 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 404.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Busolwe?
Busolwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.