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Lwengo, Uganda
Central Region · Uganda
Lwengo is a small city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 15,100. Elevation: 4,108 ft (1,252 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Lwengo
Lwengo is a town in Central Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Lwengo District. It was known as Mbiriizi, prior to 1 July 2010.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,100 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,108 ft (1,252 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.4161°, 31.4081° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Central Region |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lwengo
Lwengo is a small city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 15,100. The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet (1,252 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Lwengo
Lwengo has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.7°C), the coldest is Jun (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1517 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,108 ft (1,252 m) |
| Area | 479.2 sq mi (1,241.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4161°N, 31.4081°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in |
Lwengo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Lwengo
98+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyetume Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namulaba Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Modern Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Minyegenyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbirizi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbirizi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbirizi Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lwettamo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lwettamo Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Lwempama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lwempama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyetume Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyetume Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyetume Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyengera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyawagonza Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kasese Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamusoga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kalagala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gamugungu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arhaman Islamic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Advanced Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Takuwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shakira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimox Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Kalisizo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Trinity Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbiriizi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbiriizi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbiriizi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Kalisizo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nsingirabye Hill Academy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namisunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakiyaga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muslim Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kito Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Nnanywa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kigusa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabalungi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hope Bulemere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hill View Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ddwaniro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buziranduulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bulamazzi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bukumbula Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Ssenyonjo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph's Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Denis Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musubiro Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lwenkakala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Luwanga Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyakwerebera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibimba Model Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kakoma High School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Hill Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Good Age Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cream Hill Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buganda Hill Top Day and Boarding Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bijaaba Sign of Dove Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muwangi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musuubiro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mirembe Muslim Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lwebicuncu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakitokolo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muyira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bulamazzi Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| BUSODA Nakyeni Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| Nakyenyi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Perry Hill Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muyira Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bright Stars Primary private school | — | — | — | — |
| Government Primary School and Church | — | — | — | — |
| Balimanyankya Government School (primary school and church) | — | — | — | — |
| Kyasenya Parent Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint James Jjaga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Statananas Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndeeba Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mpumudde Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Misenyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Luti Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Luti Child Development Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kyeyagalire Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyaterekera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyasenyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyasenya Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hope Integrated Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Kitabyama Tank Hill | — | — | — | — |
| King Geoffrery Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| King Faizal Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kayirira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Katosi Muslim Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kalagala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabuyoga Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jjaga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hillside Church of Uganda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bathel Learning Centre (Nursery and Primary) | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Lwengo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. LUKE COMMUNITY MUSEUM |
Libraries in Lwengo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwangala Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suubi Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lwengo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| community market | |||||
| KATIMBA TRADING CENTER | |||||
| Ndeeba trading center | |||||
| Saturday Market |
Hotels in Lwengo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lwengo
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lwengo
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lwengo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mutukula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lwengo
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Government Primary School and church | |
| Mbiriizi Baptist Church | |
| Mbiriizi Catholic Church | |
| mbiriizi high school mosque | |
| Parents Sunday School | |
| St. James Mbiriizi COU |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lwengo
What is the population of Lwengo?
Lwengo has a population of 15,100 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 479.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lwengo?
Lwengo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.