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Iryango, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Iryango is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 4,928 ft (1,502 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,000 Population 3/sq mi density
4,928 ft Elevation 1,502 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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People

Population20,000
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation4,928 ft (1,502 m)
Population20,000
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,928 ft (1,502 m)
Coordinates-0.9667°, 30.6000°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iryango

Iryango is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,928 feet (1,502 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Iryango

Iryango has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.5° 101.3
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 14.1° / 29.6° 89.1
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 29.8° 135.8
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 14.3° / 28.7° 206.2
May 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 27.8° 115.8
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.4° 49.2
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 11.5° / 28.4° 39.3
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 12.3° / 29.6° 105.1
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 13.6° / 29.5° 150.8
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28.6° 192.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.4° / 27.7° 177.2
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 27.6° 128.3
Iryango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,928 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,928 ft (1,502 m)
Area6,095.1 sq mi (15,786.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9667°N, 30.6000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 113 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 123 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 138 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 129 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 132 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 99 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 148 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 132 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 142 km
Aug 6, 2019 16 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda M4.6 124 km
Aug 24, 2023 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.6 119 km
Jul 5, 2013 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 123 km
Feb 28, 2023 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 146 km
Jan 28, 2020 56 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 123 km
May 22, 1994 22 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 132 km
Jun 15, 2023 46 km WSW of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.6 150 km
Mar 6, 2022 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 124 km
May 4, 2025 39 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.5 132 km
Aug 3, 2024 16 km NNE of Kamwenge, Uganda M4.5 145 km
Apr 10, 2017 43 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 103 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 113 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 124 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 136 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 141 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 162 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 163 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
February 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Iryango has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Iryango

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

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Nyampikye Primary School - - - -
Kyarugooza Primary School - - - -
Kyamusoni Primary School - - - -
Kisyoro Secondary School - - - -
Kisyoro Primary School - - - -
Kimongore Junior School - - - -
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Kikagate Primary School - - - -
Kikagati Forum Primary School - - - -
Nyakibaare Primary School - - - -
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Kikinga Primary School - - - -
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Saint Thomas Aquinas Secondary School - - - -
Saint Mary's Kagoto Primary School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Kaiho II Primary School - - - -
Rushoroza Secondary School - - - -
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Nyamabere Primary School - - - -
Mpoma Primary School - - - -
Kirungu Primary School - - - -
Kihanga Public Secondary School - - - -
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Kenteko Primary School - - - -
Kashenyi Moslem Primary School - - - -
Ruborogota Secondary School - - - -
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Kabutondo Primary School - - - -
Ibinja Primary School - - - -
Helevic Memorial Primary School - - - -
Bubingo Primary School - - - -
Rubagano Primary School - - - -
Kabuyanda Integrated Primary School - - - -
Kigabagaba Primary School - - - -
Katooma Church School - - - -
Katojo Primary School - - - -
Kanywamaizi Primary School - - - -
Kagoto Primary School - - - -
Kabuyanda Primary School - - - -
Kabuyanda Parents Primary School - - - -
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Rubagano Primary School - - - -
Kabugu Primary School - - - -
Kaaro - Karungi Primary School - - - -
Isingiro Modern Primary School - - - -
Iryango Primary School - - - -
Future Holds Primary School - - - -
Dreamland Junior School - - - -
Rwakakwenda Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Iryango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mbarara Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Iryango

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Energy (U) Ltd

Airports Near Iryango

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gabiro Airport-Small Airport
Ibanda Airport-Small Airport
Ihanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Kagera Sugar Airport-Small Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Milambi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iryango

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church

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 Iryango

What is the population of Iryango?

Iryango has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,095.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iryango?

Iryango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

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