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Kapchorwa, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Kapchorwa is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 51,200. Elevation: 6,283 ft (1,915 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapchorwa
Kapchorwa is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, commercial, and administrative center of Kapchorwa District. Initially, the town of Kapchorwa was known as the Sebei Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 51,200 |
| Population Density | 238 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.4010°, 34.4504° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapchorwa
Kapchorwa is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 51,200. The city sits at an elevation of 6,283 feet (1,915 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kapchorwa
Kapchorwa has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1507 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Area | 215.2 sq mi (557.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4010°N, 34.4504°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 200 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in |
Kapchorwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kapchorwa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapchorwa Technical Institute | College | - | , |
| Sebei College Schoolfarm | College | - | , |
| SECT - Sebei College OBS & OGS | College | - | , |
Schools in Kapchorwa
91+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamnyikew Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kofanat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiring Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaptul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapteret Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaplelko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkwirwok Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkwata Bright Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchorwa Standard Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchorwa Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchorwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kutung Child Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Kaminy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabore View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Light Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gamatui Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gamatui Girls Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gamatui Boys Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Faith Howes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elgon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Convent | - | - | - | - |
| Tegeres Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elgon Emirates Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sebei College School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkwai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tangwen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vision Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Tuban Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tuban Bright Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Town View Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Top Hills Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Testimony Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Testimony Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Chesiyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tegeres Christian Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Sipi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sipi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint James Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Progressive Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngasire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngasire Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mountain Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chaptokwoi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toswo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Siron Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| North Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngenbram Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamukes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tabagonyi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sikwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nile Ply Uganda Limited | - | - | - | - |
| Ngatangata Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chebore Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tumboboi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atari Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwikhonge Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winny and Joan Nursery & Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Tabakonyi Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Jude Nursery and Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Newlight Primary | - | - | - | - |
| King's Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Baraka Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Atari Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Siron Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirwoko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemosong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arokwo Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alpha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saint Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Newlight Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapteka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parents Mulungwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwoti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Duban Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaseko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapwoch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkoch Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkoch Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkoch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapcworwa Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchorwa Primary Teachers College | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchesombe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchesombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blossom Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Kapchorwa
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kapchorwa
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kapchorwa
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kapchorwa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kapchorwa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapchorwa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapkwai Pag Church | |
| St Augustine Catholic Church |
Explore Near Kapchorwa
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Kapchorwa
5 places within 15 km
- • Cave
- • Tutum Cave
- • Kyema Hill
- • Main Sipi Fall Viewpoint
- • Sipi Main Fall Viewpoint
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kapchorwa?
Kapchorwa has a population of 51,200 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 238 people per square mile, spread across 215.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapchorwa?
Kapchorwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.