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Hoima, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Hoima is a large city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 122,700. Elevation: 3,711 ft (1,131 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hoima
Hoima is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Hoima District. It is also the location of the palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro.
People
Climate
| Population | 122,700 |
| Population Density | 1,472 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.4331°, 31.3524° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.2 inches (1,301 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hoima
Hoima is a large city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 122,700. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet (1,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Hoima
Hoima has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.2°C), the coldest is Nov (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Area | 83.3 sq mi (215.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4331°N, 31.3524°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in |
Hoima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Hoima
154+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary & Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibanjwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyakabale Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarugabu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Adams Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Albert Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance College School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Byabazaire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhanika Seed Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bujwahya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulemwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busiisi Primary And Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Butebere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwiikya Islamic Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Bwiikya Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwiikya Quaran Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwikya Muslim Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canon Njagali Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Central School Hoima | - | - | - | - |
| Buyamba high school | - | - | - | - |
| Drucilla Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Duhaga Girl's Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Duhaga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dwoli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God Is Able Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God's Grace Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Samaritan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoima Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoima Town Mosque Nursery Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakindo Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalegete Memorial Academy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasomoro Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibugubya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiduuma BCS Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiduuma Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihomboza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiriisa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisabagwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitara Institute Of Commerce | - | - | - | - |
| Kitara Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitoba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyakapeya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lincolin Grammar Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Livingstone Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mandela Annex Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mandela Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Midtown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Millenium Business School | - | - | - | - |
| Millenium Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Morning Star Christian High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mothers' Union Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Mparo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugomu Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nile Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamirama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parajwoki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Premier Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rena Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St andrea Kaahwa's College | - | - | - | - |
| Staloysius Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Standrew's Kitoba High School | - | - | - | - |
| Staugustine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Bernadetta's Model School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Christian Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Step by Step Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francisco Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Gertrude Akiiki Memorial Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John Bosco Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peters High School | - | - | - | - |
| Strive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Simon Peter's Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Universe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yana Mixed Day And Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhanika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabaale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaburamuro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayera Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidukuru Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitonya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Light Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omugo Bisereko Church Of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Kitorogya Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peters And Paul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St.Simon Peters Vocational Training Center | - | - | - | - |
| Mbabazi childrens center | - | - | - | - |
| Kitara Institute of Commerce | - | - | - | - |
| Duhaga Boys Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwempanga primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Multitech Business School | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Eden Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Stars Kindergartener | - | - | - | - |
| Bwikya Islamic Institute Oand A Level | - | - | - | - |
| St.Peter'S High School | - | - | - | - |
| Gifted Hands Kindergarten And Daycare Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Tree Shade Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Balma College Of Commerce Technology And Vocational Studies Hioma | - | - | - | - |
| Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Midland Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jordan Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebenezer Mary But And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Star Kindergarten And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Liberty Institute Of Business And Media Studies Hoima | - | - | - | - |
| Pride Community Sch | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Jesus Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Progressive Mixed Day And Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Access Kindergarten And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Ruhindi Theological College | - | - | - | - |
| Blessed Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Times Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| City Crains Day Care And Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Red Rock Junior Kindergarten Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baby Care Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Magazine Children Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Albert Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glorious Infants School | - | - | - | - |
| Radiant Hope Mixed Day And Boarding Nursery Shool | - | - | - | - |
| Excel Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Power Angels Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Nasa Nursery School Hoima | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise Child Development Center Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Preparatory Nursery Day And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Team University Kampala Uganda | - | - | - | - |
| Hoima School Of Nursing | - | - | - | - |
| Nest Of Hermon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jolly Smart Day Care And Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Mothers Union | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Mixed Day & Boarding Nursery And Primary School Hoima | - | - | - | - |
| Joan Little Bubbles Day Care, Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salvation Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victorious Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| St Agens Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Kabalega Trust Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Jude Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makkah Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Jordan infants school | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Angels kindergarten and primary school | - | - | - | - |
| At.Leo’s nursery and primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Karongo primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Mapeera primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Emilove Nursery and primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| hoima public pri sch | - | - | - | - |
| Kitara Institute of Commerce | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hoima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Hoima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoima Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hoima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butema market | |||||
| Hoima Central Market | |||||
| Karongo market |
Hotels in Hoima
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hoima
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hoima
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hoima
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hoima
58 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hoima
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hoima
28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hoima
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hoima
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hoima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hoima
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buhuka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buseruka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butiaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Albert Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Masindi Airport | KCU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hoima
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Uganda | |
| Uganda Post Hoima |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hoima
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bujumbura Cathedral | |
| Busiisi church of uganda | |
| Empowerment city church | |
| Grace wins ministries | |
| Hoima Town Church Of Uganda | |
| Hoima Town Mosque | |
| Karongo church | |
| Karongo mosque | |
| Katikara Church Of Uganda | |
| Kijongo healing center church | |
| New Life Healing Church Kibingo | |
| St. Rose Chatholic Church | |
| St. Simon Peter's | |
| Winners chapel international |
Explore Near Hoima
Quick Facts
Around Hoima
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Hoima
1 places within 15 km
- • Bunyoro Palace
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hoima
What is the population of Hoima?
Hoima has a population of 122,700 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 1,472 people per square mile, spread across 83.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hoima?
Hoima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches.