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Kigumba, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Kigumba is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 22,000. Elevation: 3,556 ft (1,084 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,000 Population 15/sq mi density
3,556 ft Elevation 1,084 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
44.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Kigumba

Kigumba is a town in Kiryandongo District, northwestern Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in the district. The other urban centres in Kiryandongo District include: (a) Karuma b) Kiryandongo (c) Bweyale and (d) Masindi Port.

People

Population22,000
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Population22,000
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Coordinates1.8084°, 32.0050°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.4 inches (1,128 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kigumba

Kigumba is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 22,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,556 feet (1,084 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Kigumba

Kigumba 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 1330 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 26.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 62.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 183.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 125.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 76.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 161.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 182.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 148.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 120.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 27.8
Kigumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,556 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Uganda avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Area1,443.6 sq mi (3,738.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates1.8084°N, 32.0050°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2023.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 131 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 127 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 139 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 79 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 124 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 135 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 86 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 114 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 89 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 139 km
Apr 20, 2013 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.8 131 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 77 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 94 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 74 km
Feb 25, 2017 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda M4.7 108 km
Aug 5, 2013 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 108 km
Jun 3, 1990 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda M4.7 56 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 84 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 85 km
Aug 5, 2013 29 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Kigumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kigumba

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kyamugenyi B.C.S Primary School - - - -
El-shaday Primary School - - - -
Fairway Primary School - - - -
Good Hope Kindergarten - - - -
Intensive Primary School - - - -
Intensive Secondary School - - - -
Kigumba Centre Secondary School - - - -
Kigumba Child Development Centre - - - -
Kigumba High School - - - -
Kigumba Model Academy - - - -
Kigumba Moslem Primary School - - - -
Kigumba Primary School - - - -
Kiigya Primary School - - - -
Kitaleeba Primary School - - - -
Kitwanga Primary School - - - -
Bright Future Primary School - - - -
Lawino Vocational Training Institute - - - -
Montesson Primary School - - - -
Namilyango Health Primary School - - - -
Salaf Primary School - - - -
Titi Parent's School - - - -
Kinyonga Primary School - - - -
Christ Crucible - - - -
Kigumba Parent secondary school - - - -
LITTLE ROYAL NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL - - - -
Kigumba Center School - - - -
GLOBAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE - - - -
AMAR SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Jeeja primary school - - - -
Kifuruta Primary School - - - -
Jeeja Primary School - - - -
Kigumba Parents Secondary School - - - -
Uganda Petroleum institute- Kigumba - - - -
Damian Primary School - - - -
Damian Secondary School - - - -
Family Empowerment Primary School - - - -
Family Empowerment Vocational School - - - -
Good Days Primary School - - - -
Kabukye Modern Infant School - - - -
Kaduku Primary School - - - -
Kangaro Primary School - - - -
Katamarwa Primary School - - - -
Kididima Primary School - - - -
Kihura II Primary School - - - -
Kigumba Secondary School - - - -
Kizibu Junior Primary School - - - -
Kizibu Primary School - - - -
Kyakakungulu Primary School - - - -
Kyamugenyi Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Lavorongur Primary School - - - -
Mboira Primary School - - - -
Mpumwe Primary School - - - -
Nyakibete Primary School - - - -
Nyama Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's Secondary School - - - -
Bible Institution - - - -
Blessed Comboni Secondary School - - - -
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Hotels in Kigumba

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel
Jesse Hotel
Max Hotel
Max hotel kigumba
Max Hotel main road
Safina Hotel

Restaurants in Kigumba

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Max hotel kigumba
Sammis Food Restaurant
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Cafes in Kigumba

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe bonjour

Clinics in Kigumba

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinais Medical Clinic
St Jude Medical Clinic
St Mark Lab
Victory Medical Clinic

Bus Stations in Kigumba

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kigumba Kampala stage
LINK BUS SERVICS Ltd

Gas Stations in Kigumba

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DON
Kobil
MK Kyatiri
PETRO uganda
Solitic Fuel Station
SOLTIC petrol station
Total Kigumba
Total Kigumba
UG #1655787293
UG #8448368320

Banks in Kigumba

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BRAC kigumba branch
Stanbic Bank
STANBIC KIGUMBA BRANCH

Gyms in Kigumba

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GLORIOUS TIME Gym

Airports Near Kigumba

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bugungu Airport-Small Airport
Butiaba Airport-Small Airport
Chobe Safari Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Masindi AirportKCUSmall Airport
Nakasongola Airport-Small Airport
Pakuba AirportPAFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kigumba

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary chapel Canaan
Church of Uganda- Kididima
Katamarwa mosque
Kigumba mosque
Salvation army
St James COU church
St Mary Roman Catholic church
Triumphant Church Kigumba

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,064 m (3,491 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Kigumba

What is the population of Kigumba?

Kigumba has a population of 22,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 1,443.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kigumba?

Kigumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches.

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