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Masindi, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Masindi is a large city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 110,500. Elevation: 3,740 ft (1,140 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Masindi
Masindi is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is on the road between Kampala and the Murchison Falls National Park. It is the site of the headquarters of the Masindi District.
People
Climate
| Population | 110,500 |
| Population Density | 347 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.6744°, 31.7150° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.3 inches (1,252 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Masindi
Masindi is a large city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 110,500. The city sits at an elevation of 3,740 feet (1,140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Masindi
Masindi 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 1330 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6744°N, 31.7150°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in |
Masindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Masindi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kizito Vocational and Apprenticeship Centre | College | - | , |
| Uganda Technical College Kyema | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Masindi
98+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabalega Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Light Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitara Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitara Model Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirunganwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinonozi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KINGS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kihande Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibalye Settlement Primary School oool | - | - | - | - |
| Karujubu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabalye I Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabalega Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Jordan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hilton Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God's Will Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God's Mercy Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fred Grace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Family Spirit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Excel Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Excel Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Divine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cedo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabalega High School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Tropical Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Theresa Girls Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Field Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Crest High School | - | - | - | - |
| Iman Academy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hill View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| WALYOBA BRILLIANT NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda Technical College Kyema | - | - | - | - |
| Asaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uthumin Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Texas Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| School (new) | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Kihuuba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito School | - | - | - | - |
| Resource Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Noble Vision Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| N.T.C School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Kitara Chris Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Walyoba Brilliant Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangahya Comm. Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masindi Centre for the Handicapped (school) | - | - | - | - |
| Kitonizi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kichandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katasenywa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikoba Girls Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikoba Girls Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikoba Boy's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alinda Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Adolp Kolping Technical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Kahaara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Roko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makyanika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lalyoba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulyango Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunwill Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyema Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilyani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilanyi Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Edwards Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabalega Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirasa Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bigando Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigulya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibaali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kef College Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamulasi Primary Teachers College | - | - | - | - |
| Hidaya Islamic Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Biizi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyaka Tooke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyema Technical College | - | - | - | - |
| Kyema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyabaswa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisanja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirasa Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinuuma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigezi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamulasi Demonstration Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Unitec College | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Theresa Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Stephen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Kibwona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Dominic Savio Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Dominic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwijere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rukondwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Masindi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Masindi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masindi Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Masindi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masindi Market |
Hotels in Masindi
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Masindi
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Masindi
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Masindi
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Masindi
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Masindi
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Masindi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Masindi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Masindi
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bugungu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buseruka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butiaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chobe Safari Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mahagi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Masindi Airport | KCU | Small Airport |
| Nakasongola Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pakuba Airport | PAF | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Masindi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Uganda Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Masindi
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| C3 church | |
| JEHOVAH WITNESS | |
| Kirasa Central Mosque | |
| Kisanja Church of Uganda | |
| Kyema Parish Church of Uganda | |
| MASINDI AGLICAN CHURCH OF UGANDA | |
| Masindi Miracle Centre | |
| SDA Church | |
| St. Jude Catholic Church | |
| St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
Around Masindi
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Masindi?
Masindi has a population of 110,500 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 347 people per square mile, spread across 318.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Masindi?
Masindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.