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Kanungu, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Kanungu is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 16,600. Elevation: 5,089 ft (1,551 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Kanungu
Kanungu is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the location of the district headquarters for Kanungu District.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,600 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,089 ft (1,551 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9575°, 29.7897° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kanungu
Kanungu is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 16,600. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet (1,551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kanungu
Kanungu has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1457 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,089 ft (1,551 m) |
| Area | 736.3 sq mi (1,907.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9575°N, 29.7897°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 65 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 72 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in |
Kanungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Kanungu
96+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhimbi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakisoroza Tdms | — | — | — | — |
| Katonya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katonya Home Care Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vision Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Valentine Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| San Govann Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Staugustine Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rutooma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rutooma Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Rutenga Christian Kindergarten Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rukoka Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwanyundo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ruhija Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rugyeyo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rugyeyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Omumbuga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarushanje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyarurembo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirengyere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamakamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakatare Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakatare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nangara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiringa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanyanshogi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamakamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Leonard Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Staff Houses For Nyakabungo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rushebeya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakibingo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakabungo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakabungo Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakabungo Church of Uganda Girls' Boarding Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mpambizo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| London Image School | — | — | — | — |
| Mushasha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kirima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kirima Community Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kijubwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kagashe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bwanga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushekwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Burora Technical Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Burora Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Burora Academy School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Mazzoldi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karambi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kifunjo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Keita Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kazuru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kayungwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katunda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katonya Little Angels Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Katojo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katebere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashojwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashenyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karohinda Muslim Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiganda Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Karama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanungu Model Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakisti Mpungu Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Great Lakes College | — | — | — | — |
| Cleverland Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bwanjwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushura Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugarama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bitanua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bakwatirenda Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makiro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Murama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mother Care Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mother Care Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Migyera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mercy Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mburamezi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbulamezi Annex Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matuga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mashuri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mama Barbara Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Makke Progressive Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bulemba Church Of Uganda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Maki Hill Girls Vocational Senior Secondary Schooloool | — | — | — | — |
| Kyogo Annex Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyandago Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyamanjuri Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiyebe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitojo II Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kisya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kishororo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinkiizi Nyakatare High School | — | — | — | — |
| King's High School | — | — | — | — |
| King David Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kanungu
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| kbs (AQ) | kbs | UNKNOWN |
Libraries in Kanungu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyaka Blue Lupin Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kanungu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botogota Market Center | |||||
| Buhoma daily market | |||||
| Business center | |||||
| Bussines center | |||||
| Butengo trading centre | |||||
| Kinamiro market | |||||
| rukungiri central market |
Hotels in Kanungu
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanungu
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanungu
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kanungu
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Large Airport |
| Gisenyi Airport | GYI | Medium Airport |
| Savannah Airstrip | KHX | Medium Airport |
| Gabiro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ibanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ishasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kabale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katanda Rusthuru Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kayonza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rwindi Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kanungu
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Natural | 1994 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanungu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bukunga church of uganda | |
| St. Peter's Cathedral Nyakatare | |
| St. Peters' Cathedral Nyakatare |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kanungu
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kanungu?
Kanungu has a population of 16,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 736.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanungu?
Kanungu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.