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Kagadi, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Kagadi is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 28,000. Elevation: 4,094 ft (1,248 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,000 Population 41/sq mi density
4,094 ft Elevation 1,248 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Kagadi

Kagadi is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the commercial and administrative headquarters of Kagadi District.

People

Population28,000
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Population28,000
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Coordinates0.9378°, 30.8089°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,279 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kagadi

Kagadi is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 28,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet (1,248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Kagadi

Kagadi has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.6°C), the coldest is Nov (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1143 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 18.7° / 34° 59.6
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 19.2° / 35.5° 38.6
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 19.3° / 36.4° 104.6
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 32.4° 118.2
May 24.3°C / 76°F 18.4° / 31.9° 105.4
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 18° / 32.1° 74.3
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 17.6° / 32.8° 59.6
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 17.8° / 33.4° 81.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 18.6° / 32.8° 116.8
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.5° 156.5
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 18.7° / 29.4° 124.3
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.4° / 32.1° 104.4
Kagadi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Uganda avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Area688.0 sq mi (1,781.9 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates0.9378°N, 30.8089°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2024.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 94 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 87 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 67 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 91 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 110 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 82 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 118 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 75 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 105 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 68 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 101 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 77 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 102 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 85 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 77 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 89 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 74 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 74 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 97 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 68 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 150 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in

Kagadi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kagadi

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nyaruziba Parents Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Lwanga Vocational Senior Secondary School - - - -
Rwendahi Primary School - - - -
Ruteete Primary School - - - -
Rutabagwe Primary School - - - -
Ruswiga Primary School - - - -
Ruboona Primary School - - - -
Ruboona Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Quality Education Centre Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nyaruziba Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nyamiyaga Primary School - - - -
Naigana Secondary School - - - -
Naigana Primary School - - - -
Mutumba United Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Mugalike Primary School - - - -
Mpamba Primary School - - - -
Mother Care Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Mambugu Primary School - - - -
Kyomunembe Seventh-day Adventist Primary School - - - -
Uganda Martyrs Senior Secondary School - - - -
Zika Secondary School - - - -
Zika Primary School - - - -
Zika Foundation Secondary School - - - -
Young Angels Primary School - - - -
Yeruzalemu Primary School - - - -
Wisdom Primary School - - - -
Wisdom Nursery and Primary School - - - -
United Parents Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Uganda Rural Development Training Centre - - - -
KyomukamaPrimary School - - - -
URDT Girls Secondary School - - - -
URDT Girls Primary School - - - -
Three Hills Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Paul Nyamigisha Primary School - - - -
Saint Mary Muhangi Primary School - - - -
Saint Maria Goreet Kahunde Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Infant and Primary School - - - -
Saint Francis Kinyarwanda Primary School - - - -
Buyaga Parents Secondary and Primary School - - - -
Kagadi Muslim Primary School - - - -
Kagadi Model Primary School - - - -
Kagadi Kindergarten & Primary School - - - -
Kabwooro Primary School - - - -
Joseris Education Centre - - - -
Isunga Islamic Primary School - - - -
Infant Care Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Ihura Primary School - - - -
Good Hope Parents Primary School - - - -
Kagadi People's Secondary School - - - -
Bukungwe Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Bishop Rwakaikara Primary School - - - -
Agahikaine Primary School - - - -
African Rural University - - - -
Sese Primary School - - - -
Saint Martha Kenga Primary School - - - -
Nsugasugi Primary School - - - -
Kyankorogoto Community Primary School - - - -
King Solomon - - - -
Kiryane Primary School - - - -
Kyenzige Parents Primary School - - - -
Kyenzige Model Primary School - - - -
Kyeicumu Primary School - - - -
Kyakabugahya Primary School - - - -
Kyakabadiima Primary School - - - -
Kyakabadiima Parents Secondary School - - - -
Kyakabadiima Modern Primary School - - - -
Kitegwa Primary School - - - -
Kitegwa Community Secondary School - - - -
Kabuga Primary School - - - -
Kinyarwanda Parents Primary School - - - -
King Jesus Primary School - - - -
Kijonjomi Primary School - - - -
Kids Light Nursery School - - - -
Kateete Primary School - - - -
Kasokero Primary School - - - -
Kanyabebe United Primary School - - - -
Kagadi Secondary School - - - -
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Museums in Kagadi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
UGANDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM- CULTURAL ASSETS CENTRE

Farmers Markets in Kagadi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Block 05 market
Block 6 market
Coffee Venders
Kagoma Market Center
Kasoko Market
Lubayiza Business
Maratatu C Food Staff
Munsisa B Market Center
Nyamiganda Market
Nyamiganda Market Center

Hotels in Kagadi

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre View Hotel
Palace Hotel

Clinics in Kagadi

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ISUNGA HC II
KAHUNDE HEALTH CENTRE II
KAKIBOGO HEALTH CENTRE
KYAKABADIIMA HEALTH CENTRE II
KYANYARUHUMA CLINIC
MAKANAGI
MUGALIKE
ST AMBROSE CHARITY HEALTH CENTRE

Gas Stations in Kagadi

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barabara
KM Oils
MK
UG #13439168601
UG #13439175501
UG #13439175502
UG #13439175601
UG #13439183401

Airports Near Kagadi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bunia AirportBUXMedium Airport
Buhuka Airport-Small Airport
Buseruka Airport-Small Airport
Fort Portal Airport-Small Airport
Lake Albert Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,180 m (3,872 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 Kagadi

What is the population of Kagadi?

Kagadi has a population of 28,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 688.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kagadi?

Kagadi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

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