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Iganga, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Iganga is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 65,500. Elevation: 3,701 ft (1,128 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
65,500
Population
206/sq mi density
3,701 ft
Elevation
1,128 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
52.6 in
Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala
Timezone
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About Iganga
Iganga is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Iganga District.
People
Population65,500
Density206/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3,701 ft (1,128 m)
| Population | 65,500 |
| Population Density | 206 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.6092°, 33.4686° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,335 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Iganga
Iganga is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 65,500. The city sits at an elevation of 3,701 feet (1,128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Iganga
Iganga has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2028 mm.
Iganga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,701 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) |
| Area | 318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6092°N, 33.4686°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in |
Iganga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Iganga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugweri College School | College | - | , |
| Bulubandi Skills Training institute | College | - | , |
| Busoga University | University | - | , |
| Busoga University Church of Uganda Founded Institution | College | - | , |
| Hanahada Ismalic Institute | College | - | , |
| National Teachers' College Kaliro | College | - | , |
| Uganda University Of Business Science | College | - | , |
Schools in Iganga
233+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Prime Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawankonge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Royal College Namungalwe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Standrew's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Upland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Preparatory Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namakakale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Waibuga Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Waibuga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walibo Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fairway Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| House of Grace Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nakigo C/U Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakigo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wesley Secondary and Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Bahrain Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulanga Prime Academy Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fairway Annex Bulanga Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawundo Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Ndege College Butimbwa | - | - | - | - |
| Valley Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walibo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walibo Seed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Boys Primary Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruqayyah Islamic Education Centre Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Haq Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Junior School Nursery And Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Bukonko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunyiiro Muslim Day/Boarding Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoga Diocese Bunyiiro Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Crown Junior Academy Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebenezer Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Guiding Star Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hands Of Hope Nursery And Primary Mary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Seventh-day Adventist Light School | - | - | - | - |
| Katende Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kikandwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lina Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukehill Nursery and Primary School Nawaningi | - | - | - | - |
| Magogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawagala Child Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Mawagala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakalama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawayingi C/U Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Jerusalem C.F.E Day and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Outhman Bin Affan Islamic Institute Nakalama | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mathias Mawagala Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Town School | - | - | - | - |
| Aruba Harain Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukyaye Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukyaye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mirembe Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naisanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Najja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakalama Children Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakalama Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nampirika Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namunsaala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Outhman Bin Afan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rina Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Stagaba Foundation Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Standrew's Academic Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spectrum Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Topa Junior Mixed Day and Boarding | - | - | - | - |
| Trust High School | - | - | - | - |
| Berkley College School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukwaya Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulubandi Hope School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulubandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunyama Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busambira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoga College Kigulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ibun Baz Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiwerere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabuwat Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakavule College | - | - | - | - |
| Nakavule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakigo Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakigo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakigo Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakisenyi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawanzu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Popular Spring Primary School Busowobi | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School Busowobi | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Matia Mulumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tree Life Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wairama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wesley Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wisdom Springs Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| African Standard Academy Triangle Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alarqam Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bakery Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budwega Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugabwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoyo Balunywa Vocational Business Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoyo High School Iganga Cranes | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukoyo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulabga Parents Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulanga Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulanga Seventh-day Adventist Light Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buligo Boarding and Day Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buliigo Teacher's College Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulowooza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulubandi Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulubandi Light Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyubu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Creamland Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dawn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dawn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gift Nursery Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Fields High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope Land Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibun Baz Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Centre For The Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Children's Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Crane Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Progressive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Town View Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Kasokoso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiguli Prime Academy Mixed Day and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiribaki Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Living Hope Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magolofa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawundo Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Mary Junior Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Namasoga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Grace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nkaziweru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noor Islam Town Council Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pink Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rainbow Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stagnes Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francis Kigulu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Josephine Day and Boarding Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Patrick Kigulu Girls Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Savannah Highland College | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sumaaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunset Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tawheed Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tawheed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tudipu Integrated Nursery and Primary School For The Disabled | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Institute of Health Studies | - | - | - | - |
| Walugogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walugogo Primary Teachers College | - | - | - | - |
| Walukuba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wante Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wante Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wante Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ziraaba Muzaale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulamagi Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulamagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulamagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butimbwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwasa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinawanswa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namadope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul Infant and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakumbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukunhu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwolomera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Faith Children's Home Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Shepherd Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabitoote Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nagadudula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawanyingi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruqayyah Islamic Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Primary School Bubogo | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Delta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Divine Finish Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Highway Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igamba Child Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Igamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Academic Centre Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Dynamic Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga High School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Top Care Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Town Council Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iganga Town Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jack and Jill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jack and Jill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulu Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King of Kings Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Menlik Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Musana Children's Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakirulwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Hightec Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noor Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Olwita's Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pioneer Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Polina Designer's School of Beauty | - | - | - | - |
| Prince of Peace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Nicholas Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tim Tasha Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Top Care Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria High School | - | - | - | - |
| Vine of Hope Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Prime Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Bugabwe COU Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busambira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Willis Demonstration Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Willis Primary Teachers College | - | - | - | - |
| Canon Ibla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tabingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Valley View Secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Emka Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Green View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Iganga
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Radio | music | MP3 | |
| Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) | christian, gospel | MP3 |
Museums in Iganga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM |
Libraries in Iganga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mulokyi, Busoga library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busesa Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Iganga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe Market | |||||
| Busesa Highway Market | |||||
| Kyabazinga market | |||||
| Rice and Posho Store (Produce Market) | |||||
| Rice and Posho Wholesale Point |
Hotels in Iganga
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Margarita Guest Wing
Mulandabi Hotel
Mum Resort Hotel
Restaurants in Iganga
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Kikandwa Restaurant
Masala Restaurant
University Canteen
Cafes in Iganga
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Endiro Cofee Iganga
Clinics in Iganga
51 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Amen Medical Clinic
BUKOYO
BUKWAYA H/U II
BULANGA HEALTH CENTRE II
Bulanga Medical Care Clinic
BULOWOOZA HEALTH CENTRE II
BULUBANDI HEALTH CENTRE II
BULUMAGI
BULUMWAKI HEALTH CENTRE II
BUNYIIRO HEALTH CENTRE II
BUNYIRO
BUNYIRO
BUSOWOBI
BUSOWOBI H/U III NAKIGO SCTY
BUTIMBWA HC II
BUWANDE HEALTH CENTRE II
Case Medical Centre
Ganga Central Clinic
Home Care Medical Centre
IBUN BAZ HEALTH UNIT II
Iganga clinic
IGANGA HOSPITAL
Iganga Municipality Medical Centre
KAKOMBO H/U II
Kasana Herbal Research Clinic
KASOLO HEALTH CENTRE II
KAWETE
LWABAGA HEALTH CENTRE II
LWAKI
LWAKI HC II
Maria Maternet Centre
Maria Medical Centre
MARIE MEDICAL CENTRE
MAWAGALA H/UNIT II
Mawundo Church of Uganda Health Unit
MAWUNDO HEALTH UNIT
MERCY HEALTH CENTRE II
Nakalama Maternity Home And Life Care Clinic
NAMUNKESU HEALTH CENTRE II
NAMUNSAALA HEALTH CENTRE II
NAWANYINGI H/UNIT II
NAWANZU
NAWANZU HEALTH UNIT II
Nkono Central Medical Clinic
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH UGANDA
ST PETER'S HEALTH CENTER II
SUUBI HEALTH CENTRE II
The New Hope Hospital Iganga
TROPICAL HEALTH CLINIC
WAIBUGA HC III
WALUGOGO
Train Stations in Iganga
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Iganga
Gas Stations in Iganga
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bamm Energy
Bima Oils
Dahable fuel Station
Elle Fuel Station
Musib
Musib Energy Station
Nawumo
Nexus Petroleum
RUBiS
Seven Eleven
Shell
STABEX
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Stabex
Stabex
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Vintage Gold Oils
Vitro Energy
Banks in Iganga
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
ASA Micro Finance Limited Iganga
Bank of Baroda
Barclays Bank Iganga Branch
Bayport Iganga branch
Centenary Bank
Crane Bank
Equity bank
Finance Trust Bank
Finca Uganda Limited
Opportunity Bank
Postbank
Pride Micro Finance
Stanbic Bank Iganga
Wix Investments Limited Financial Services Iganga
Stadiums & Teams in Iganga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Iganga
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jinja Airport | JIN | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Iganga
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| National Water & Sewerage Corporation | |
| Posta Uganda - Iganga DPO (District Post Office) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Iganga
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All saints Church | |
| Deliverance church | |
| Universal Apostals Fellowship Church |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,120 m (3,675 ft)
Around Iganga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Iganga
What is the population of Iganga?
Iganga has a population of 65,500 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Iganga?
Iganga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.
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