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Hima, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Hima is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 4,236 ft (1,291 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hima
Rwimi is a town in Bunyangabu District in the Western Region of Uganda. With an estimated population of 16,200 in 2020 it is the largest urban center in the district, but the district headquarters are located elsewhere; in Kibiito.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,000 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.3489°, 30.1622° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hima
Hima is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 15,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,236 feet (1,291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Hima
Hima 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 880 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
| Area | 1,280.2 sq mi (3,315.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3489°N, 30.1622°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 40 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Hima has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.4").
Schools in Hima
85+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kambisi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndugutu Standard Academy Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndugutu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muramba Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maliba Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maliba Child Orphanage Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maghoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyanya Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiluli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katebe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasanzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkaiga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabuyiri Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Izinga Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God Pays Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebenezer Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebenezer Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhweza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugoye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Light Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rural Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hima Green Hill Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakakindo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Motomoto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiruli Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasojo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibuga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hima Public Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hima Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hima High Secondary Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hima Adventist Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Snow View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Matiya Mulumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mark's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John's Maliba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori Progressive Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwakingi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nuyo Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Kamabwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Minana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbata Model Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Magheritta Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyabikuha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitoko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kithoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihyo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katabukenene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaswa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasambya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ntunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaghando Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Eden Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhuhira Joy of Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bughendero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori High School | - | - | - | - |
| Helen's Academy Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwesande Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Model Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muzahura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuruhe High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitswamba Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitswamba Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitswamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitswamba Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitswamba Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiharara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blue Triangle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Teachers' Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Kyabarungira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirabaho Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirabaho Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Road Side Model Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangorongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyambuku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Hima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanyawara Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing Market | |||||
| Kyanya market | |||||
| Mahwa market | |||||
| Maliba market |
Hotels in Hima
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hima
17 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hima
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Airport | BNC | Small Airport |
| Bundibugyo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Portal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Small Airport |
| Mweya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wageni Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hima
What is the population of Hima?
Hima has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,280.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hima?
Hima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.