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Kyegegwa, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Kyegegwa is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 29,400. Elevation: 4,629 ft (1,411 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Kyegegwa
Kyegegwa is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Kyegegwa District.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,400 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,629 ft (1,411 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5022°, 31.0414° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.8 inches (1,162 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kyegegwa
Kyegegwa is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 29,400. The city sits at an elevation of 4,629 feet (1,411 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Kyegegwa
Kyegegwa has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (23°C), the coldest is Jun (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1212 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,629 ft (1,411 m) |
| Area | 879.4 sq mi (2,277.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5022°N, 31.0414°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 91 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in |
Kyegegwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Kyegegwa
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyesega Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kako Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kicumu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| King Solomon's College Kyatega | — | — | — | — |
| Kinyinya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kisambya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyaka Islamic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyaka Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyaka Senior School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyegegwa Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakasoro Modern Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabitinda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamwambu Parents Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Francis Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John Junior Academy Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wekomire Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wekomire Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyanyinaburo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Amon Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Astim Business and Vocational Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kibuye Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyabyerima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hapuuyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hapuuyo Seed Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakabara Model Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakabara Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kasenene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kijuma Islamic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyeisaza Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nderema Model Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngangi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyamwegabira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Christopher Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Peter's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Tukwatanize Parents' Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Homelight Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Humura Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Humura Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isanga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabweeza Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Kyegegwa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kyegegwa
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kyegegwa
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buhuka Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
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What is the population of Kyegegwa?
Kyegegwa has a population of 29,400 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 879.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kyegegwa?
Kyegegwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.