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Katakwi, Uganda

Eastern Region · Uganda

Katakwi is a small town in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,645 ft (1,111 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,645 ft Elevation 1,111 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
51.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Katakwi

Katakwi is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Katakwi District and the site of the district headquarters.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Coordinates1.8911°, 33.9661°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.6 inches (1,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Katakwi

Katakwi is a small town in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet (1,111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Katakwi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Uganda avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Area116.9 sq mi (302.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates1.8911°N, 33.9661°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
May 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in

Katakwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Katakwi

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Katakwi Technical School - - - -
Prisilla Comprehensive Girls Secondary School - - - -
Saint Joseph Dadas Primary School - - - -
Saint Mary's Okwamomwar Primary School - - - -
Saint Paul Primary School - - - -
Saint Paul Comprehensive Secondary School - - - -
St.Stephen Secondary School - - - -
Abela Primary School - - - -
Akoboi Primary School - - - -
Omodoi Primary School - - - -
Abwanget Primary School - - - -
Agule Primary School - - - -
Getom Primary School - - - -
Alogook Primary School - - - -
Aparisa Primary School - - - -
Apolin Primary School - - - -
Olela Primary School - - - -
Abela Primary School - - - -
Odoot Primary School - - - -
Lalei Primary School - - - -
Katakwi Township Primary School - - - -
Katakwi Stardard Secondary School - - - -
Katakwi Primary School - - - -
Katakwi High School - - - -
Aterai Primary School - - - -
Apuuton Primary School - - - -
Apeleun Primary School - - - -
Aparisia Primary School - - - -
Angodingodi Primary School - - - -
Angobo Primary - - - -
Amusia Primary School - - - -
Alyakamir Primary School - - - -
Alukucok Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Katakwi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
katakwi main market

Gas Stations in Katakwi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UG #8409420773

Banks in Katakwi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centenary Bank

Airports Near Katakwi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soroti AirportSRTMedium Airport
Matany Airstrip-Small Airport
Moroto Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katakwi

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eagle's wings tabernacle katakwi
masjid tawba mosque
st stephen catholic church
st stephen catholic purish katakwi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,100 m (3,609 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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What is the weather like in Katakwi?

Katakwi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches.

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