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Kihihi, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Kihihi is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 21,800. Elevation: 3,796 ft (1,157 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).
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About Kihihi
Kihihi, also spelt Kihiihi, is a town in Southwestern Uganda. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in Kanungu District, after Kanungu, where the district headquarters are located.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,800 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,796 ft (1,157 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.7500°, 29.7000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kihihi
Kihihi is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 21,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3,796 feet (1,157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kihihi
Kihihi has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.5°C), the coldest is Nov (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1519 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,796 ft (1,157 m) |
| Area | 188.9 sq mi (489.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7500°N, 29.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 82 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 89 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in |
Kihihi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 70°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Kihihi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda Nursing School | College | — | — |
Schools in Kihihi
75+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyamirama Seed Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigarama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kayeme Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanyungutsi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ihembe Teachers' Demonstration School | — | — | — | — |
| Ihembe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushoge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rusoroza Seed Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rusoroza Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirama Universal Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihanda Church of Uganda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirama Modern Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirama Modern Nursery And Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakatta Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakashure Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matanda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaniabizo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ermino High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirama Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Kagunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kazinga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyanga Parental Care Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mushunga Vision Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamahe Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Ishasha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Blinds SDA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Twekambe Progressive School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamirama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakinoni Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakinoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakatungulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabyondo Roman Catholic Church Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mashaku Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiruruma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi Sure Foundation Day and Boarding Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihanda Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Kazinga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinkizi College | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi Progressive Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi Preparatory Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi Moslem Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi Communty Polytechnic Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Kihiihi Community Polytechnical College | — | — | — | — |
| Kihembe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihembe Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinyangwe Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashuzwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashesha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kagambira Foundation School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Vill Nursery School and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| City Standard's Academy Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bright Future Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bright Future Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bihomborwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rukarara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zendaire Day and Boarding Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Thereza Kalikata Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Pius I Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Francis Bihomborwa Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Standards Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwenyerere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwenyerere Parent's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwanga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kororo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyanga Parental Care Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamwegabira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nsaanza Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nkunda Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nkunda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mutabagwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kishayo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinyashohera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kihihi
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| kbs (AQ) | kbs | UNKNOWN |
Libraries in Kihihi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyaka Blue Lupin Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kihihi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botogota Market Center | |||||
| Buhoma daily market | |||||
| Kinamiro market | |||||
| rukungiri central market |
Hotels in Kihihi
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kihihi
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kihihi
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kihihi
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kihihi
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Airstrip | KHX | Medium Airport |
| Ishango 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 Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Lubero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mweya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rwindi Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kihihi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ishasha Agape Church | |
| Ishasha Catholic Church | |
| Ishasha Masjid Rwahman | |
| kanyantorogo | |
| Kashesha Catholic Church | |
| Mushunga C O U | |
| New Apostric Church | |
| Rukarara Church Of Uganda Anglican |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kihihi
What is the population of Kihihi?
Kihihi has a population of 21,800 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kihihi?
Kihihi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.