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Isingiro, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Isingiro is a mid-size city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 34,300. Elevation: 4,557 ft (1,389 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,300 Population 6/sq mi density
4,557 ft Elevation 1,389 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Isingiro

Isingiro is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Isingiro District and the site of the district's headquarters.

People

Population34,300
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Population34,300
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Coordinates-0.8686°, 30.8302°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isingiro

Isingiro is a mid-size city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 34,300. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet (1,389 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 34.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Isingiro

Isingiro 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 967 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 93.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 134.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 93.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 109.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 156.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.7
Isingiro 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 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 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 Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Area6,095.1 sq mi (15,786.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8686°N, 30.8302°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 13, 2025.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 90 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 137 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 144 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 114 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 146 km
Aug 24, 2023 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.6 136 km
Jan 28, 2020 56 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 137 km
Mar 6, 2022 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 137 km
Jul 5, 2013 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 136 km
May 22, 1994 22 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 140 km
Aug 6, 2019 16 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda M4.6 128 km
Aug 3, 2024 16 km NNE of Kamwenge, Uganda M4.5 138 km
Apr 10, 2017 43 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.5 135 km
Feb 13, 2015 63 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.4 142 km
Jan 30, 2020 26 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda M4.4 119 km
May 24, 2004 8 km SSW of Kasese, Uganda M4.4 139 km
Mar 19, 2020 16 km NE of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.3 119 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 91 km
Feb 9, 1996 44 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M3.9 147 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 112 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 134 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 140 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 163 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 169 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 186 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 190 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
February 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in

Isingiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Isingiro

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School - - - -
Rukonje Primary School - - - -
Saint Francis Burumba Primary School - - - -
Secondary School - - - -
Bukanga Model Secondary School - - - -
Burungamo Roman Catholic Church Primary School - - - -
Joel Primary School - - - -
Kamatarisi Primary School - - - -
Kankigi Primary School - - - -
Mitooma Nursery School - - - -
Nursery School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Juru Primary School - - - -
Nuwe Foundation Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Kyabishaho primary school - - - -
Juru Nursery School - - - -
Kahirimbi Primary School - - - -
Kankingi D Bright Star Nursery School. - - - -
Genesis Junior School - - - -
Nakivale Primary School - - - -
Ngarama C Early Childhood Development Center - - - -
Ngarama A Pre Primary - - - -
Bridge Christian Academy - - - -
Kyakabindi Primary School - - - -
Katwe Children Vocational School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Rwafa Academy - - - -
Secondary School - - - -
Bukanga Primary School - - - -
Burungamo Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Kagaaga II Primary School - - - -
Kagango Primary School - - - -
Karerema Nursery School - - - -
Kashenyi Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Katwe Primary School - - - -
Kayenje Primary School - - - -
Kishojo Primary School - - - -
Kyajungu Primary School - - - -
Kyakabindi Primary School - - - -
Memorial Primary School - - - -
Ngarama Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Ngarama Catholic Model Primary School - - - -
Ngarama Girls Secondary School - - - -
Ngarama Parents Primary School - - - -
Ngarama Secondary School - - - -
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Libraries in Isingiro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nakivale Community Library Network0.0

Farmers Markets in Isingiro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kashojwa Market
New Congo Market

Restaurants in Isingiro

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maama Ssonko Chapati

Clinics in Isingiro

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Juru Health Centre III
Kibingo Health Center II

Gas Stations in Isingiro

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAM
ORYX
Salama
Stabex
UG #12120700701
UG #5612608129

Banks in Isingiro

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centenary Bank
DTB Bank

Airports Near Isingiro

7 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isingiro

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adeper Ngarama
Cepac Church
Cepac Church
Cepac Church Isanja
Genesis Church
Independent Baptist Church
Isanja A Pentecostal Church
Isanja C Mosque
Isanja Pentecostal Church
Kajuringutsi Shelter In Jesus Church
Kakoma Calvary Temple Church
Kakoma Seventh Day Adventist Church
Kankingi D Sabato Church
mabona
Ngarama Holly Spirit Fire Church
Ngarama Mosque
Ngarama Pentecostal Church
Ngarama Pentecostal Church
Pentecostal Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,520 m (4,987 ft)

🇺🇬 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 Isingiro

What is the population of Isingiro?

Isingiro has a population of 34,300 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 6,095.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isingiro?

Isingiro 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 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

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