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Butaleja, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Butaleja is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 24,000. Elevation: 3,501 ft (1,067 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Butaleja
Butaleja is a town in Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the district headquarters and the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Butaleja District. The district is named after the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,000 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,501 ft (1,067 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.9119°, 33.9511° |
| 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 Butaleja
Butaleja is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 24,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet (1,067 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 Butaleja
Butaleja 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 | 3,501 ft (1,067 m) |
| Area | 404.1 sq mi (1,046.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9119°N, 33.9511°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 156 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 |
Butaleja 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 Butaleja
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nampologoma Parents Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nampologoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namunasa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Set Mary's Senior Secondary School Kapisa | - | - | - | - |
| Bingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sengo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunghagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butaleja Tech School | - | - | - | - |
| Zippo Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulandu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanyulu Demonstration School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanyulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muwanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunyole Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lubembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muhura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namehere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kerina Junior School s | - | - | - | - |
| Butaleja Modern High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butaleja Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butaleja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butaleja Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butesa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gift Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Hossanah Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hisega Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butaleja Integrated Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leresi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leresi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lungule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakwasi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namulemu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namulo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanyere Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Butaleja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAKUNGULU MUSEUM |
Libraries in Butaleja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale Public Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| MTI Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarah Horowitz memorial library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Butaleja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadamu Trading Center | |||||
| Doho Trading Center | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| kamosa market | |||||
| Kikindu market | |||||
| Kumi Rd Market | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Mbale Central Market | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| TORORO MAIN MARKET | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center |
Clinics in Butaleja
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Butaleja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Butaleja
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Butaleja
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mbale Orthpaedic & Rehabilitation center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Butaleja
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Doho Church of Uganda | |
| Doho New Jerusalem Church | |
| Lubembe Church of Uganda | |
| Muninge Church | |
| Namulo Church | |
| Outreach Church | |
| Sabiti Church | |
| Tacua Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Butaleja
What is the population of Butaleja?
Butaleja has a population of 24,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 404.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Butaleja?
Butaleja 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.