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Kebisoni, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Kebisoni is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 5,072 ft (1,546 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,000 Population 18/sq mi density
5,072 ft Elevation 1,546 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Kebisoni

Kebisoni Local Forest Reserve is a protected forest that is located with in Rubabo Subcounty in Rukungiri District in western Uganda. It It is managed by National Forestry Authority. Its WPDA ID is 40367. It was declared a forest reserve in 1998. It covers an area of 0.06 km2.

People

Population15,000
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Population15,000
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Coordinates-0.9211°, 30.0367°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,003 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kebisoni

Kebisoni is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 15,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet (1,546 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 Kebisoni

Kebisoni 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 13.1° / 27.3° 103.2
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 13° / 28.5° 87.3
Mar 19.9°C / 68°F 13.3° / 29° 130.9
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 13.6° / 28.3° 205.4
May 19.4°C / 67°F 13.4° / 27.4° 114.8
Jun 18.6°C / 66°F 12.4° / 26.6° 49.8
Jul 18.6°C / 66°F 11.4° / 27.6° 39.7
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 12.2° / 28.7° 98.7
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 13° / 28.6° 135.9
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 13.2° / 28.1° 189.5
Nov 19°C / 66°F 13.8° / 26.8° 176.8
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 13.5° / 26.4° 125.0
Kebisoni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Area845.6 sq mi (2,190.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9211°N, 30.0367°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 117 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 135 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 83 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 140 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 79 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 134 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 146 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 145 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 141 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 93 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 93 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 62 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 102 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 88 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 117 km
Oct 26, 2002 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 122 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 96 km
Jan 21, 2002 27 km SW of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 150 km
Jan 17, 2002 12 km SSE of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 136 km
Dec 15, 1990 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 65 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 80 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 86 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 92 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 94 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 108 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 110 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
February 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
April 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in

Kebisoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Kebisoni

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burora Junior Primary School - - - -
Kamahuri Primary School - - - -
Kakanena Primary School - - - -
Kagyeyo Primary School - - - -
Ikona Hillside Primary School - - - -
God's Will Primary School - - - -
Excel Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Church School - - - -
Canaan High School - - - -
Kashanda Primary School - - - -
Yellow Standard Primary School - - - -
Uganda Martyrs Polytechnic Institute - - - -
Shumba Hill Side Primary School - - - -
Saint Peters Senior Secondary School - - - -
Rwenshama Public Primary School - - - -
Rukungiri Vocational Senior Secondary School Karukaata - - - -
Rugorana Memorial Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Omurutooma Primary School - - - -
Saint Francis Primary School - - - -
Kayanga Primary School - - - -
Rumbugu Primary School - - - -
Mutojo Primary School - - - -
Kebisoni Progressive Primary School - - - -
Kebisoni Modern Senior Secondary School - - - -
Kakibaya Primary School - - - -
Blessed Parents Vocational Secondary School - - - -
Saint Peter and Paul Primary School - - - -
Nyarutare Primary School - - - -
Ruyonza Primary School - - - -
Ruhega Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Nyakitabire Primary School - - - -
Nursery School - - - -
Kyenjubu Primary School - - - -
Kyaruhotoro Primary School - - - -
Kyafoora Primary School - - - -
Kaamira Primary School - - - -
Karuutaka Primary School - - - -
Karukaata Primary School - - - -
Karukaata Parents Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Karama Primary School - - - -
Kananira Primary School - - - -
Kakomero Parent's Primary School - - - -
Kahihi Roman Catholic Church School - - - -
Kaata Primary School - - - -
Katobotobo Primary School - - - -
Imbass Senior Secondary School - - - -
Ibanda Primary School - - - -
Dawanguvu Primary School - - - -
Bwanga Senior Secondary School - - - -
Bwanga Progressive Primary Schoololol - - - -
Bwanga Primary School - - - -
Bwanga High School - - - -
Bunono Central Primary School - - - -
Musyana Primary School - - - -
Nyarushanje Modern Primary School - - - -
Nyarushanje High School - - - -
Nyamakukuru Primary School - - - -
Nyakatunga Primary School - - - -
Nyabushenyi Upper Primary School - - - -
Nyabushenyi Lower Primary School - - - -
Ngoma Primary School - - - -
Ndago Primary School - - - -
Aunt Jullie Primary School - - - -
Mugyera Primary School - - - -
Kihunje Primary School - - - -
Kigina Primary School - - - -
Kigarama Primary School - - - -
Kiganga Primary School - - - -
Kayaanga Pentacostal Junior School - - - -
Katunga Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kebisoni

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Museums in Kebisoni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Great Lakes Museum

Libraries in Kebisoni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nyaka Blue Lupin Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kebisoni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
rukungiri central market

Clinics in Kebisoni

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUNONO H.C II
BWANGA HC II
HEALTH CENTRE
KABUHEMBA H/C II
KYAFOORA HEALTH CENTRE II
NYABUSHENYI HC II
RUYONZA H/CII
ST. JUDE PEOPLES CLINIC

Airports Near Kebisoni

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium 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 AirportKXOSmall Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Milambi Airport-Small Airport
Mweya Airport-Small Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru Airport-Small Airport
Rwindi Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

🇺🇬 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 Kebisoni

What is the population of Kebisoni?

Kebisoni has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 845.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kebisoni?

Kebisoni 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.

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