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Manafwa, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Manafwa is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 16,000. Elevation: 3,947 ft (1,203 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Manafwa
Manafwa is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the largest town in Manafwa District and the site of the district headquarters.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,000 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft (1,203 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.9520°, 34.2700° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Manafwa
Manafwa is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 16,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet (1,203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Manafwa
Manafwa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1411 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,947 ft (1,203 m) |
| Area | 1,156.3 sq mi (2,994.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9520°N, 34.2700°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in |
Manafwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Manafwa
112+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulatsi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matese Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwagogo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabumali Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burukuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyondo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyondo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Musese Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabiri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukari Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoburo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naiku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabumali Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayonga High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabumali Day Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabumali Training and Resource Centre for the Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Nyondo Demonstration Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyondo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Musese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naiku | - | - | - | - |
| Butsongola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhamunyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumweru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namwenula Mission Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lulwanda Children's Home | - | - | - | - |
| Makhai Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makhai Seed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manyenya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbale School Of The Deaf Day and Boarding Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namwalye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namawanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul's Secondary School Namawanga Lukonge | - | - | - | - |
| Nambwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Khabutoola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nalondo Butta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nangalwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sikusi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lunganga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhofu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Butta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikaali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakhupa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nalondo Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Bubulo Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubulo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubulo Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulako Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumaliro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunabwirye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busano Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwambuzi Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Excel Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Faith Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitsi Upland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwanda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayenze Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulatsi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabukhoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabweye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nasha Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nashisaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| R & S Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rongoro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Edward's Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Edward's College School | - | - | - | - |
| Shitulwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sibanga Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Sikayi Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tooma Butta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tubeyi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walukyera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Watakhuna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubwaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukiboli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumufuni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumukoya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bumwangu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunangabo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwagogo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwakata Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwirusa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lunganga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manafwa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mukasa Greenhill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakhosi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namaisu Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nangoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanyontso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rise and Shine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shamukunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sibanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| T and M Bright Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugobero High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugobero School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhofu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimaluli High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimaluli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiwata Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namawanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwa Moyo Education Center | - | - | - | - |
| Bulumera primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Nabumali Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubulo Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rongoro View Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukhakosi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Manafwa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio (KE) | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Manafwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAKUNGULU MUSEUM |
Libraries in Manafwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale Public Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| MTI Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarah Horowitz memorial library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Manafwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adanya Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Akiriamet Market | |||||
| Aloete Junction Market | |||||
| Aloete Shopping centre | |||||
| Ang'urai Shopping Centre | |||||
| Angaro Market | |||||
| Ataba Oburi Market | |||||
| Burkenwo Market | |||||
| Bushika Market | |||||
| Chamasiri Market | |||||
| Changara Market Transformer | |||||
| Dadamu Trading Center | |||||
| Duka Moja | |||||
| Kakemer | |||||
| Kakeriaut Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kakoit Centre | |||||
| Kakurikit Centre | |||||
| Kaliwa Centre | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| Kalpala Market | |||||
| Kamachar Market | |||||
| kamosa market | |||||
| Kasinge Primary School Market | |||||
| Kawalun Market transformer | |||||
| Kikindu market | |||||
| Kolanya Market | |||||
| Kong'urakol Market | |||||
| Kumi Rd Market | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Mbale Central Market | |||||
| Moding Market | |||||
| Naluhola Trading Center | |||||
| Nalusaga Market | |||||
| Nampologoma Trading Center | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Market | |||||
| Namulo Trading Center | |||||
| Namulo Trading Center | |||||
| Nyakes Trading center | |||||
| Osia Market | |||||
| Owendo center | |||||
| Pakalast Center | |||||
| Soko market | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center | |||||
| Wandegeya Trading Center | |||||
| Ziwa Market |
Clinics in Manafwa
13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Manafwa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Manafwa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Manafwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Manafwa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Manafwa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Busiu Office |
Treatment Centers in Manafwa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mbale Orthpaedic & Rehabilitation center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Manafwa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bubulo Mosque | |
| Bulako church of uganda | |
| Christian Embassy | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Church of Uganda Bubulo | |
| St. Paul’s Church-Mulatsi |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Manafwa?
Manafwa has a population of 16,000 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,156.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Manafwa?
Manafwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.