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Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Kyangwali Refugee Camp is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 23,847. Elevation: 3,865 ft (1,178 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kyangwali Refugee Camp
Kyangwali Refugee Settlement is a refugee camp in the Kikuube District in western Uganda. April 2024, Kyangwali is home to 137,183 Refugees.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,847 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.1881°, 30.7828° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kyangwali Refugee Camp
Kyangwali Refugee Camp is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 23,847. The city sits at an elevation of 3,865 feet (1,178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
Kyangwali Refugee Camp has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.6°C), the coldest is Nov (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1143 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Area | 1,277.9 sq mi (3,309.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1881°N, 30.7828°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 80 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Kyangwali Refugee Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyagwali Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Peter & Paul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Tereza Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sun Light Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamiganda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cobras Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinakyetaka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malembo B Early Childhood Development Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Malembo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kasonga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngruwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Karoli-Lwanga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| New Hope Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Refugee Aid And Actions Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cheye Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kentomi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coda Nursery And Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinakyeitaka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kagoma Accelerated Education Program | — | — | — | — |
| Maratatu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rwanyawawa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kavule Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Butoole Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamwokya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyarujumba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngoma Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tontema Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugoma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukinda Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukinda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buzibwera Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Izahura Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhuka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibuga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyakiyora Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndeeba Church of Uganda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngurwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rugashari Model Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rugashari Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rugashari Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Betlehem Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John Paul II Memorial Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGANDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM- CULTURAL ASSETS CENTRE |
Farmers Markets in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 05 market | |||||
| Block 6 market | |||||
| Coffee Venders | |||||
| Kagoma Market Center | |||||
| Kasoko Market | |||||
| Kasonga Market | |||||
| Kyambogo Market | |||||
| Kyebitaka Market | |||||
| Lubayiza Business | |||||
| Maratatu C Food Staff | |||||
| Munsisa B Market Center | |||||
| Ngurwe Market | |||||
| Nyamiganda Market | |||||
| Nyamiganda Market Center |
Restaurants in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kyangwali Refugee Camp
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bunia Airport | BUX | Medium Airport |
| Buhuka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buseruka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butiaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Portal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kilomines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake Albert Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyangwali Refugee Camp
72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abasenga | |
| Adepr Pentecoastal Church | |
| ADPR | |
| Adventist Church | |
| Adventist Church | |
| Apostle Church Of Jesus | |
| Apostle Church Of Jesus | |
| Apostle Church Of Jesus | |
| Baaferere | |
| Barokole | |
| Bishaka's Church | |
| Block 05 Church | |
| Born Again Church | |
| CECA 8 | |
| Celpa Pentecostal Church | |
| Cepac | |
| Cepac | |
| Cepac | |
| Cepac | |
| Cepac |
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What is the population of Kyangwali Refugee Camp?
Kyangwali Refugee Camp has a population of 23,847 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 1,277.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kyangwali Refugee Camp?
Kyangwali Refugee Camp has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.