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Fort Portal, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Fort Portal is a mid-size city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 60,800. Elevation: 4,980 ft (1,518 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Fort Portal
Fort Portal formerly Kabarole is a city located in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the seat of both Kabarole District and historically of the Tooro Kingdom.
People
Climate
| Population | 60,800 |
| Population Density | 984 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,980 ft (1,518 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.6617°, 30.2748° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fort Portal
Fort Portal is a mid-size city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 60,800. The city sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Fort Portal
Fort Portal has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.3°C), the coldest is Jun (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1490 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,980 ft (1,518 m) |
| Area | 61.8 sq mi (160.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6617°N, 30.2748°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 5 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in |
Fort Portal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Fort Portal
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Portal School of Clinical Officers | College | — | — |
| Fortportal International Nursing School | College | — | — |
| International College of Bussiness School | College | — | — |
| Mountains of the Moon - Saaka Campus | University | — | — |
| Mountains of the Moon University | University | — | — |
| Mountains of the Moon University | University | — | — |
| Saint Joseph's Inn Virika - Catholic Relief Services and Baylor College of Medicine | University | — | — |
| St Mary's Seminary | College | — | — |
| Uganda Pentecostal University | University | — | — |
| Uganda Pentecostal University | University | — | — |
| UGANDA PENTECOSTAL UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION | University | — | — |
| Uganda Pentecostal University Muchwa Campus | University | — | — |
| Virika School of Comprehensive Nursing | College | — | — |
Schools in Fort Portal
128+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiko Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigarama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Divine Mercy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyebambe Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mpanga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| King of King's Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Maria Goretti Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Magambo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hill Top Modern Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaisule SDA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kicwamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihondo Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinyabuhara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kisanga Valley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mabale I Early Childhood Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Moons Vocational Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musandama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Mark Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uganda Technical College Kicwamba | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Magambo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Busaiga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Early Childhood Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Early Childhood Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Early Childhood Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Early Childhood Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Harugongo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakundwa Early Childhood Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kansenene Progressive Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kikonge Early Childhood Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kyankarra Early Childhood Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Mirambi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mpinga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamisingiri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Devlin Academy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bagaya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Balya Theological College | — | — | — | — |
| Buhara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukuuku Community Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukuuku Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Busoma Early Childhood Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Canon Apollo Core Primary Teachers College | — | — | — | — |
| Canon Apollo Demostration Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibonde Early Child Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kagogo Early Childhood Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kiguma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitaraga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitoogo Farm Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakasura Juniour Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakasura Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rift Valley Ecological Farm Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Kizito Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Divine Mercy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gweri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kasiisi Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigarama Talents High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigarama Teacher's Coordinating Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Mukumbwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hope Christian Primary School, Busoro | — | — | — | — |
| Kiamara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihingami Wetland and Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| Mpumbu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Islamic Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Buhinga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukwali Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Good Shepherd Special Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haibaale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibaale Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinyamasika Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitumba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitumba Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Komuntale Memorial Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngombe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakagongo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Jude Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Leo's College Kyegobe | — | — | — | — |
| Skalom Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sky is The Limit Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tooro High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Magambo Counseling Training Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Butebe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cleverland Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenhill Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| International Junior Academy Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabarole College of Commerce and Computer | — | — | — | — |
| Kabarole Hillside Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabarole Parents' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabarole Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahinju Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karambi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihembo Hill College Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyebambe Model Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rukiidi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwenzori Construction and Training Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Charles Lwanga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John Mary Vianney's Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Maria Goretti Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Mary's Seminary | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Paul College | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Paul Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Paul National Seminary | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Peter and Paul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Banyatereza Golden Jubilee Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bwabya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Christ Aid Academy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fort Portal Institute of Commerce | — | — | — | — |
| Green Circle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamengo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamengo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Njara Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabukara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabarole Adventist Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kagote Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kagote Seed Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahunga Bunyonyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mountains of the Moon Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tooro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Canon Apolo Core Primary Teachers' College | — | — | — | — |
| Seraph Angels Infant Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Uganda Pentecostal University Muchwa Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Psalms Music School | — | — | — | — |
| Modern Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph's Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Green Circle | — | — | — | — |
| Kasiisi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosa Myatica Institute of Business and Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| Nombe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kahinju Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fort Portal
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Fort Portal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOOGERE COMMUNITY MUSEUM |
Libraries in Fort Portal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundibugyo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Portal Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanyawara Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rwenzori Information Centre's Network | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fort Portal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akabahera market | |||||
| Bundimasoli Market | |||||
| Charcoal Market | |||||
| Harugali Makert | |||||
| Kabundaire Market | |||||
| Karuruma Market | |||||
| Kirindi Market | |||||
| Lugo Market | |||||
| Mpanga Market | |||||
| Ntandi Market | |||||
| Nyabugesera Market |
Hotels in Fort Portal
31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Fort Portal
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fort Portal
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Fort Portal
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Fort Portal
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fort Portal
24 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fort Portal
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fort Portal
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fort Portal
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fort Portal
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Fort Portal
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Fort Portal
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buhuka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bundibugyo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Portal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fort Portal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fort Portal Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort Portal
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| all saints rubingo c.o.u | |
| Anointed Church of Christ | |
| Butangwa Pentecoastal Church | |
| Butebe Mosque | |
| Calvary Chapel | |
| Catholic Chapel | |
| Church of Uganda | |
| Divine Glory Centre | |
| Fort Portal Africa Church | |
| Holy Cross Monestery | |
| Ihani Church of Uganda | |
| Jesus supply church of Uganda | |
| Kabarole Baptist Church | |
| Kabarole Christian Fellowship | |
| Kabarole Main Mosque | |
| Kagote Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Kaisusu Roman Catholic Church | |
| Karambi Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kisenyi Mien Mosque |
Explore Near Fort Portal
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Fort Portal
5 places within 15 km
- • Amabere Caves
- • Nturage
- • Kigere kya nyina mwiru
- • Lake view stp
- • Top of Saaka
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What is the population of Fort Portal?
Fort Portal has a population of 60,800 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 984 people per square mile, spread across 61.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fort Portal?
Fort Portal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.