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Byakabanda, Uganda

Central Region · Uganda

Byakabanda is a small city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 7,608. Elevation: 4,078 ft (1,243 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

7,608 Population 10/sq mi density
4,078 ft Elevation 1,243 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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People

Population7,608
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Population7,608
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Coordinates-0.7425°, 31.4064°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Byakabanda

Byakabanda is a small city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 7,608. The city sits at an elevation of 4,078 feet (1,243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Byakabanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,078 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Uganda avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Area732.6 sq mi (1,897.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-0.7425°N, 31.4064°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 26, 2021.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 40 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 51 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 131 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 159 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Byakabanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Byakabanda

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sserinya Secondary School
Buyamba Senior Secondary School
Buyamba Primary School
Buyamba Primary School
Buyamba Nursery School Day and Boarding
Buyamba Heroes Secondary School
Wonge Primary School
Vocational School
Stadrine Kasozi Primary School
Future For African Children Technical School
Side By Side Boetheo School
Serinhya Primary School
Secondary School
Saint Nicholas Mannya Primary School
Saint James Primary School
Saint Bernard Mannya Secondary School
Stadrine Kasozi Senior Secondary School
Rakai Infant School
Nsozibbiri Primary School
Saint Francis
Alinda Children's Home
Tufaayo Nursery and Primary School
Tender Care Nursery and Primary School
Ssemuto Primary School
Saint Joseph Nursery and Primary School
Saint Francis Primary School Mission
Saint Cecilia Buyamba
Rakai Community School of Nursing
Lumbugu Primary School
Lumbugu Child Integrated Centre Primary School
Kyondo Primary School
Kayonza Primary School
Kamengo Nsonso Primary School
Kajuki Church of Uganda Primary School
God's Hill Primary School
Kagologolo Primary School
Kawunguli Primary School
Katerero Secondary School
Katerero Primary School
Kasomolo Primary School
Kasaasa Primary School
Kamukalo Primary School
Kakumbiro Primary School
Kagongero Primary School
Kibaale Community Centre Primary
Jersy Primary School
Grace Child Nursery and Primary School
Edrina Primary School
Corner Stone Primary School
Buzza Primary School
Bulanga Primary School
Bright Hope Primary School
Bbaale-Gunda Primary School
Kitente Muslim Primary School
Nursery School
Nabunga Primary School
Mbirizi Primary School
Malemba Primary School
Lwemisege Primary School
Lwankakala Primary School
Little Birds Primary School
Kitente Primary School
Ahmadiya Muslim Primary School
Kisomole Primary School
Kifamba Primary School
Kifamba Comprehensive Secondary School
Kibinda Primary School
Kibaale Vocational School
Kibaale Secondary School
Kibaale Moslem Primary School
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Museums in Byakabanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ST. LUKE COMMUNITY MUSEUM

Clinics in Byakabanda

16 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBAALE -GUNDA HEALTH CENTRE II
BBAALE HEALTH CENTRE II
BUYAMBA MOSLEM HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE 11
HEALTH CENTRE II
KAYONZA
KIBAALE H C II
LWABAKOBA
St. Bernards Mannya Health Centre
UG #7651409936
UG #7651410000
UG #7651410020
UG #7651410026
UG #7651410047
UG #7651410064
UG #7651410068

Bus Stations in Byakabanda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UG #5232309424

Airports Near Byakabanda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bukoba AirportBKZSmall Airport
Kagera Sugar AirportSmall Airport
Milambi AirportSmall Airport
Mutukula AirportSmall Airport

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Byakabanda

What is the population of Byakabanda?

Byakabanda has a population of 7,608 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 732.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Byakabanda?

Byakabanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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