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Mayuge, Uganda

Eastern Region · Uganda

Mayuge is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 20,800. Elevation: 3,911 ft (1,192 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,800 Population 10/sq mi density
3,911 ft Elevation 1,192 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Mayuge

Mayuge

Mayuge is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the location of the headquarters of Mayuge District.

People

Population20,800
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Population20,800
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Coordinates0.4597°, 33.4803°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mayuge

Mayuge is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 20,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3,911 feet (1,192 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 54.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Mayuge

Mayuge 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 1267 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 134.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 192.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 150.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 109.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 148.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Mayuge 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 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,911 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Uganda avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Area2,145.5 sq mi (5,556.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates0.4597°N, 33.4803°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 134 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 125 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 52 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in

Mayuge has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Mayuge

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bweza Primary School - - - -
Bakatube Primary School - - - -
Baliita Primary School - - - -
British College Secondary School - - - -
Bubali Primary School - - - -
Bufulubi Primary School - - - -
Bufulubi Secondary School - - - -
Bukasero A Islamic Primary School - - - -
Bukasero A Taweed Primary School - - - -
Bukasero Primary School - - - -
Bukawongo Primary School - - - -
Bulyangada Moslem Primary School - - - -
Bunya Secondary School - - - -
Busaala Primary School - - - -
Buseera Primary School - - - -
Buswikira Primary School - - - -
Butangala Primary School - - - -
Buwaaya Primary School - - - -
Buwaaya Senior Secondary School - - - -
Buwanuka Primary School - - - -
Buwanuka Primary School - - - -
Buwolya Muslim Primary School - - - -
Buwolya Progressive Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Buyemba Tahweed Primary School - - - -
Buyemba Tahweed Secondary School - - - -
Buyere Primary School - - - -
Bwiwula Primary School - - - -
Child Fund Project - - - -
Delta High School - - - -
District Farm Institute - - - -
Easy Mercy Primary School - - - -
Good Hope Primary School - - - -
Good Hope Primary School - - - -
Hands of Grace Primary School - - - -
Happy Hours Primary School - - - -
Heart of God Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Hilton Junior Primary School - - - -
Hurt Zion Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Ibanga Primary School - - - -
Iganga Star College Secondary School - - - -
Imam Sajabi Kalwba Primary School - - - -
Kaluuba College - - - -
Kaluuba High School - - - -
Kaluuba Moslim Primary School - - - -
Kaluuba Primary School - - - -
Kasutaime Primary School - - - -
Kikubo Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Mayuga Kindergarten Primary School - - - -
Kisule Primary School - - - -
Kyando Primary School - - - -
Kyebando Primary School - - - -
Little Cranes Primary School - - - -
London View International Primary School - - - -
Lukindu Primary School - - - -
Lukungu Primary School - - - -
Luubu Primary School - - - -
Luubu Secondary School - - - -
Lwanda Muslim Primary School - - - -
Mabirizi Primary School - - - -
Magunga Primary School - - - -
Maina Primary School - - - -
Makemba Primary School - - - -
Maleka Primary School - - - -
Mam Jafer Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Hill Secondary School - - - -
Mayuge International Senior Secondary School - - - -
Mayuge Junior Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Kindergarten Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School - - - -
Mayuge Town Council Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Central Secondary School - - - -
Mbaale Primary School - - - -
Mbaale Primary School - - - -
Mbirabira Primary School - - - -
Minoni Primary School - - - -
Mpungwe Primary School - - - -
Mugeri Primary School - - - -
Mwezi Primary School - - - -
Nabeeta Primary School - - - -
Nabweya Primary School - - - -
Naketwalo Primary School - - - -
Namatale Primary School - - - -
Namatoke Primary School - - - -
Namayundu Primary School - - - -
Nenya Highway Nursery and Primary - - - -
Nsango Integrated Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Ohud Islamic Mixed Day and Boarding Primary School - - - -
Paradise Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Pride Standard Secondary School - - - -
Renah College Secondary School - - - -
Rolling Stone Primary School - - - -
Saint Henry's College Secondary School - - - -
Saint John Bulondo Primary School - - - -
Saint Joseph Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint Tadeo Primary School - - - -
Sarah Ntiiro High School - - - -
Sayuni Junior Academy Primary School - - - -
Shalom Junior Primary School - - - -
Shalom Junior Primary School - - - -
Shalom Primary School - - - -
Shalom Secondary School - - - -
Sky Light Nursery and Primary School - - - -
University Hills Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Victoria Nile Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Victoria Primary School - - - -
Victory Primary School - - - -
Walutaba Primary School - - - -
Wambete Primary School - - - -
Wamulongo Primary School - - - -
District Farm Institute - - - -
East Heart Academy Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Ikulwe Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Junior Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Namago Primary School - - - -
Salam Madalasatu Primary School - - - -
Bright Future Nursery School - - - -
Heart of God Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Isikiro Primary School - - - -
Jeta Nursery and Primary - - - -
Kabayingire Primary School - - - -
Morning Star Primary School - - - -
New Light Primary School - - - -
St John's Buwaya - - - -
Saint Joseph Buwaiswa - - - -
Wamulongo Primary School - - - -
Exodus Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Kasutaime Primary School - - - -
Nazalesi Primary School - - - -
Nazareth Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Vick View Junior School - - - -
Arise Africa Secondary School - - - -
Buwaiswa Primary School - - - -
Isikiro Moslim Primary School - - - -
Trace Creek Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Islamic Secondary School - - - -
St Paul Primary School - - - -
Saint Henry's College Secondary School - - - -
Saint Henry's College Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mayuge

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Mayuge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Mayuge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Mulokyi, Busoga library0.0
Busesa Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mayuge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bugembe Market
Busesa Highway Market
Kyabazinga market

Hotels in Mayuge

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zeu Hotel Mayuge

Restaurants in Mayuge

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rescue Restaurant
Sky Restaurant & Takeaway

Clinics in Mayuge

12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUWAISWA
BUYEMBA
IGANGA PRISONS
Kaluba Health Centre III
Kamukamu Domiciliary Clinic
KYANDO
LWANIKA
MAKUTU HC III
Mpungwe Medical Clinic
Muggi Health Center II
Mukisa Medical Clinic
UG #4048911389

Gas Stations in Mayuge

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Badco Filling Station
Kasugu Fuel Station
Stabex Fuel Station
Stabex Gas Station
Total Mayuge

Banks in Mayuge

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opportunity Bank Mayuge

Stadiums & Teams in Mayuge

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mayuge

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Busia Airport-Small Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kakira Airport-Small Airport
Kibimba Airstrip-Small Airport
Tororo AirportTRYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mayuge

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Covenant Christian Ministries
True way Presbyterian church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

🇺🇬 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 Mayuge

What is the population of Mayuge?

Mayuge has a population of 20,800 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,145.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mayuge?

Mayuge 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 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

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