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Luuka Town, Uganda

Eastern Region · Uganda

Luuka Town is a small town in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,776 ft (1,151 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

3,776 ft Elevation 1,151 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Luuka Town

Luuka Town, also known as Luuka Municipality, but often referred to simply as Luuka, is a town in Eastern Uganda. Prior to 1 July 2010, Luuka Town was known as "Kiyunga". It is the principal political, administrative and commercial center of Luuka District.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Coordinates0.7008°, 33.3002°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,351 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luuka Town

Luuka Town is a small town in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,776 feet (1,151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Luuka Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,776 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Uganda avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Area263.6 sq mi (682.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.7008°N, 33.3002°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 63 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Luuka Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Luuka Town

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nawangoma Primary School
Saint Luke Nagadudura Primary School
ABC Primary and Nursery School
Al-Haramain Education Centre
Bright Future Primary School
Budhabangula Primary School
Budoma Seventh-day Adventist Primary School
Bugabula Primary School
Bugonyoka Primary School
Bukendi Primary School
Busandha Primary School
Busoga Bright Nursery and Primary School
Buwologoma Primary School
Buyunze Primary School
Gift Primary School
Gonza Secondary School
Hill View Primary School
Iganga Secondary School
Kalyowa Primary School
Kitwekyambogo Nursery School
Kitwekyambogo Primary School
Kiwalazi Primary School
Kiyunga Primary School
Kyanvuma Light Secondary School
Kyanvuma Primary School
Lambala Primary School
Luuka Nursery and Primary School
Mawembe Primary School
Millenium BMK Primary School
Moslem Kyanvuma Primary School
Nabikuyi Primary School
Naimuli Primary School
Nakabugu Primary School
Nakabugu Victoria Nile Primary School
Nakasedhere Primary School
Nakavuma Primary School
Namagera Primary School
Namukubembe Primary School
Nawankompe Primary School
Ndhoya Primary School
Primary School
Saimini Nursery and Primary School
Star Primary School
Standard Junior
Staugustine Blessed Infants Nursery School
Saint Gonzaga Primary School
Saint James Primary School
Saint Mark Primary School
Saint Mulumba Nursery and Primary School
Saint Paul's College Secondary School
Saint Stanley Nursery School
Sunlight Primary School
The Will of God Nursery School
Bigunho Primary School
Bright Light School
Bubiro Light Star Primary School
Budondo Primary School
Bugomba Primary School
Busalamu All Saint Primary School
Busalamu Junior Primary School
Busalamu Secondary School
Busedde College Bugaya
Busiege Primary School
Busiiro Muslim Primary School
Busiiro Primary School
Busiiro Senior Secondary School
Itakaibolu Primary School
Buyengo Parents School Roman Catholic /school
Buyola Primary School
Compassion Nursery School
Golden Age Nursery and Primary School
Iziru Primary School
Kaithandovu Primary School
Kamm Primary School
Kigalagala Primary School
Kimanto Comprehensive Secondary School
Kimanto Primary School
Kiroba Primary School
Kisimba African Child
Kituuto Primary School
Kituuto Secondary School
Kiyaga Islamic Primary School
Light Secondary School Busede
Nakagyo Parents Primary School
Namaganga Primary School
Nawando Primary School
Nuwampiti Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Buyego Primary School
Stagnes Primary School
Saint John Nawanyago Secondary School
Saint Joseph Primary School
Saint Rachel Nursery School
Secondary School
Shalom Nursery and Primary School
Township Primary School
Victory Caroline Primary School
Waibuga Parents Primary School
Wantunda Muslim Primary School
Buyengo secondary school
Bukanga Seed Secondary School
Crane Day and Boarding Primary School
Saint James Bumana Primary School
Eddy Junior School
Alice Memorial Mixed Day and Boarding Junior School
Cream Land Primary School
Mukigenge Bic Secondary School
Nakabugu Primary School
New Chapter Nursery and Primary School
Highway Nursery and Primary School
Link Way Secondary School
Ryana Primary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary Secondary School
Land Mark Junior Academy
Kitwekyambogo Technical School
Kiyunga Secondary School
Bm Primary School
Our Ladies Kitwekyambogo Girls School
Nile High School
Rock Land Secondary School
Kiyunga Parents Primary School
Top Star Primary School
Nakabaale Primary School
Namumera Primary School
Nakabaale Secondary School
Staloysius Primary School
Irongo Primary School
Lulyambuzi Primary School
Bukanga Seed Senior Secondary School
New Hope Primary School
Walyembw Bumanya Primary School
Bukanga Primary School
Bulongo Nursery and Primary School
Saint Samuel Primary School
Kamwirungu Primary School
Saint Mary Primary School
Bugonde Primary School
Buwanda Primary School
Buyemba Primary School
Nabitama Primary School
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Radio Stations near Luuka Town

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Turn Radio music MP3
Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) christian, gospel MP3

Museums in Luuka Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Luuka Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Mulokyi, Busoga library0.0
Kamuli Library and UDS Internet Cafe0.0
Kamuli Town Council Public Library0.0
Nambi Ssepuya Community Resource center0.0
Uganda Development Services Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Luuka Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bugembe Market
Kamuli Central Market
Kyabazinga market

Clinics in Luuka Town

27 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BUDHANA HEALTH CENTRE II
BUGABULA HEALTH CENTRE II
BUKANGA
Bukanga Health Centre III
BUSALAMU
BUSALAMU HC II
BUSIIRO HC II
BUWAISWA HEALTH CENTRE II
BUWOLOGOMA HL II
BWIDHABANGU
COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE
DISPENSARY
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
IRONGO
ITUBA HC II
Kagoda Drug Shop
Kagoda Drug Shop
KAMIGO
KIBINGA H/CII
KIROBA HC II
LEPROSY CENTRE
NAIGOBYA LUTHERN HC II
NAKAJJU
NAWAMPITI
NAWANYAGO H/C II
UG #4041858636

Stadiums & Teams in Luuka Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Luuka Town

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bulago AirportSmall Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kajjansi AirfieldKJJSmall Airport
Kakira AirportSmall Airport
Kibimba AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,200 m (3,937 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 Luuka Town

What is the weather like in Luuka Town?

Luuka Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

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