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Kotido, Uganda
Northern Region · Uganda
Kotido is a mid-size city in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 75,700. Elevation: 4,026 ft (1,227 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Kotido
Kotido is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative, and commercial center of the Kotido District and the site of the district headquarters.
People
Climate
| Population | 75,700 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.9806°, 34.1331° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Northern Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.7 inches (753 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kotido
Kotido is a mid-size city in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 75,700. The city sits at an elevation of 4,026 feet (1,227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kotido
Kotido has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1023 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
| Area | 1,973.8 sq mi (5,112.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.9806°N, 34.1331°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Kotido has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kotido
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotido Primary Teachers College | College | — | — |
| Kotido Primary Teachers College | College | — | — |
Schools in Kotido
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotido Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Girls Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Primary Teachers College | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rengen Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakapelimoru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lookorok Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lomukura Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Primary Teachers College | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Primary Teachers College | — | — | — | — |
| Lomokori Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Girls Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Army Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kotido Advanced School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanair Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kadokin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Meriwala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Panyangara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakongmutu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Kotido
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kotido
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kotido
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kotido
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kotido
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kakuma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kidepo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kotido Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Matany Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moroto Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Kotido
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kotido
What is the population of Kotido?
Kotido has a population of 75,700 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 1,973.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kotido?
Kotido has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.