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Jinja, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Jinja is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 93,061. Elevation: 3,894 ft (1,187 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jinja
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
People
Climate
| Population | 93,061 |
| Population Density | 848 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,894 ft (1,187 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.4390°, 33.2032° |
| 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 | 53.8 inches (1,367 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jinja
Jinja is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 93,061. The city sits at an elevation of 3,894 feet (1,187 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 53.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Jinja
Jinja 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 1267 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,894 ft (1,187 m) |
| Area | 109.7 sq mi (284.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4390°N, 33.2032°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in |
Jinja has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Jinja
112+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja Modern Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kira High school | - | - | - | - |
| Aryan School | - | - | - | - |
| Anex Spire Road Primary School for the Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Dream Africa School Jinja | - | - | - | - |
| Kiira Junior Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Camillians | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Kevin Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugolo Umea Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naawa Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Day star Nursery and Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| Help Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mass Co Education Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alpha Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kiira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Vision Ministries Rope Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Community Worship School | - | - | - | - |
| His Hope For The Future Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lake Side Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Francis Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Medical Laboratory Training School | - | - | - | - |
| Narambhai Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Nile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butembe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agapao International Skills Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Ashraf Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugembe Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Comboni Mission | - | - | - | - |
| Destiny Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Glory Land Christian College | - | - | - | - |
| God's Will Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| International Institute of Health Sciences | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja College School | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja International Institute of Health Science | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja Progressive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jollen Nursery Teacher Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Joy Emmanuel Oasis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiira High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimasa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiwamirembe Formation Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Magwa Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makerere University Business School Jinja | - | - | - | - |
| Mill Hill Father's Mission | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumudde Estate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumudde High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumudde Methodist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumudde Vocational Rehabilitation Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Nsaka University | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Of Apostles Philosopical Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Rubaga Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Gonzaga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Monica Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mulumba Polytechnic School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Nicholas Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Tubalera Kawuma Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda Matyr's Minor Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Umuh Quran Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| YMCA Conference Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Bugungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoga Light College | - | - | - | - |
| Crested Crane Tourism Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Iqra Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja Parent Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaderboy Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
| Kampala University | - | - | - | - |
| Kiira High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Care Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| National Fisheries Resource Research Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Nile Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Fatima Parish | - | - | - | - |
| Standard Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Moses Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Special Needs Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spire Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda Railways Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Family Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational Centre For Excellence | - | - | - | - |
| Walukuba West Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukubizzi Umea Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyenga Progressive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ssese Bugolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ssese Bugolo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ssese's Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Day Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitiibwa Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Masese Community Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walukuba East Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ABC Bukamunye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukamunye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kagombe Superior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirinya Prisons Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisima II Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Orphans' School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongolo Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Computer laboratory 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Saint James Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Bethel Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja Nursing School and Midwifery | - | - | - | - |
| Main Street Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoga University | - | - | - | - |
| Jinja College | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Blossom Daycare & Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Nile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madhivan Girls School Parvatiben Muljibhai | - | - | - | - |
| saint Henry's educational center primary school | - | - | - | - |
| kira Junior Prep | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jinja
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Radio | music | MP3 | |
| Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) | christian, gospel | MP3 |
Museums in Jinja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULTURAL REASEARCH CENTRE MUSEUM | ||||
| RAILWAY MUSEUM |
Libraries in Jinja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Center Community Library under EDI, Uganda. | 0.0 | |||||
| Alice Mulokyi, Busoga library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caezaria Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jinja Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambi Ssepuya Community Resource center | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Libary Jinja | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jinja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe Market | |||||
| Jinja Farmers Market | |||||
| Kyabazinga market | |||||
| Madhvani Market |
Hotels in Jinja
33 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jinja
34 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jinja
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Jinja
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jinja
40 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Jinja
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Jinja
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jinja
28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jinja
30 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Jinja
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jinja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jinja
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bulago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jinja Airport | JIN | Small Airport |
| Kajjansi Airfield | KJJ | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Jinja
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL International (Uganda) Ltd. | |
| Ugandan Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jinja
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bilal Mosque | |
| Enkabi Centre | |
| Jinja Hindu Temple | |
| Jinja Miracle Center - Oasis of Life | |
| Jinja Mosque | |
| Little Sisters of St. Francis Generate | |
| Our Lady Fatima | |
| Our Lady of Assumption Walukuba Catholic Church | |
| Pentacostal Assembly of God | |
| Redeemer House | |
| St Andrews Church | |
| St James Church of Uganda | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Jinja Branch | |
| Victory Family Centre | |
| WINNERS CHAPEL |
Quick Facts
Around Jinja
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Jinja
4 places within 15 km
- • Busoga Kingdom Palace House
- • All Terrain Adventures Uganda
- • Nile view - outside the park
- • River View stp
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jinja
What is the population of Jinja?
Jinja has a population of 93,061 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 848 people per square mile, spread across 109.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jinja?
Jinja 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.