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Kasese, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Kasese is a large city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 115,400. Elevation: 3,245 ft (989 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kasese
Kasese is a municipality in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main urban, commercial, and administrative centre of Kasese District. Kasese serves as the capital of the Rwenzururu, a cultural institution and subnational kingdom. The city is located in the Albertine Rift at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains and is a gateway to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
People
Climate
| Population | 115,400 |
| Population Density | 362 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,245 ft (989 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.1833°, 30.0833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kasese
Kasese is a large city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 115,400. The city sits at an elevation of 3,245 feet (989 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kasese
Kasese 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 880 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,245 ft (989 m) |
| Area | 318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.1833°N, 30.0833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katwe-Kikorongo (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 60 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Kasese has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Kasese
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugema University Kasese Centre | University | - | , |
| Celar Development College | College | - | , |
| Liberty College Secondary School | College | - | , |
| Rwenzori College of Commerce | College | - | , |
Schools in Kasese
71+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nadir Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubuku Irrigation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Margereta Demonstration Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigoro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Life Education Centre Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese Moslem School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanyangeya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eden Preparatory Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Foundation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broad Field College Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Base Camp Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori Elverum Educational Center (REEC) | - | - | - | - |
| Base camp primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Railway Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Trusted Care Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Zamzam Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Unique Valley Eastern Campus Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda Martyr's Nyakasanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sebwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Asam Model Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Star Light Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Standard College Kasese | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Road Side Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangonge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamwamba West Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakasanga Infant Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ntale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mission Orphan Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbarara Institute For Social Development | - | - | - | - |
| Life Style Christian Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasese Humanist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamaiba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jowena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muzogoti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Equator Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Day Light Christian Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christo Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Cela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Star Academy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muhokya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muhokya Parents Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katooke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| African Ark Infant Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyalanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibuga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karusandara Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karusandara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karusandara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Immaculate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muhambo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mothercare Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhaghura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zion Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Unique Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tabitha Day Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Semuliki Vocational Training Center | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori Royal Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parental Care Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kasese
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kasese
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing Market | |||||
| Kyanya market | |||||
| Mahwa market | |||||
| Maliba market |
Hotels in Kasese
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kasese
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kasese
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kasese
20 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kasese
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kasese
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kasese
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kasese
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kasese
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Airport | BNC | Small Airport |
| Bundibugyo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Portal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Small Airport |
| Mbarara Airport | MBQ | Small Airport |
| Mweya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wageni Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kasese
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kasese Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kasese
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Kasese Town Church of Uganda | |
| Basima Church of Uganda | |
| Chrisco Church | |
| Church of God | |
| Evangelical Mission for Salvation | |
| Kasanga Church | |
| Kasanga Church | |
| Kasese Central Baptist Church | |
| Kasese Mosque | |
| Kasese Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Kasse Town Centre Mosque | |
| Kikonzo Church of Uganda | |
| Kikonzo Roman Catholic Church | |
| Kirembe Church of Uganda | |
| Kisanga Roman Catholic Church | |
| Kizungu Pentecostal Assemblies of God | |
| Pentecostal Assemblies of God | |
| Salute SDA Church | |
| SDA Church Rwenzori Field | |
| South Rwenzori Church of Uganda |
Quick Facts
Around Kasese
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kasese
2 places within 15 km
- • Rwenzori Founders
- • Kinakavi
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kasese
What is the population of Kasese?
Kasese has a population of 115,400 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kasese?
Kasese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.