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Mitoma, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Mitoma is a small town in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,236 ft (1,596 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,236 ft Elevation 1,596 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
58.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Mitoma

Mitooma, also Mitoma, is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mitooma District.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation5,236 ft (1,596 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,236 ft (1,596 m)
Coordinates-0.6842°, 30.0700°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation58.8 inches (1,494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mitoma

Mitoma is a small town in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,236 feet (1,596 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Mitoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,236 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,236 ft (1,596 m)
Area864.2 sq mi (2,238.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6842°N, 30.0700°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 142 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 112 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 139 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 61 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 109 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 114 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 72 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 100 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 114 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 128 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 139 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 143 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 147 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 139 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 37 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 70 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 128 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 138 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 119 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 54 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 69 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 89 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 108 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 115 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 126 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 130 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Coldest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in

Mitoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 66°F in June to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mitoma

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bright Star Primary School
Bucea Nursery School
Buyayo Mother Care Primary School
Byoruganda Primary School
Excel Preparatory Primary School
Kaginda Primary School
Kaginda Secondary School
Kamuri Primary School
Kanyabuhanga Muslim Primary School
Kataho Primary School
Kikani Primary School
Murambi Primary School
Muti Primary School
Nyakihita Day & Boarding Primary School
Nyakizinga Primary School
Nyamiyaga Primary School
Nyarwina Primary School
Rubirizi Primary School
Rucururu Primary School
Rutooma Junior Primary School
Rwemirama Primary School
Ryakitanga Primary School
Ryakitunga Secondary School
Aharubanga Church Primary School
Bbukongoro Primary School
Bikungu Model Primary School
Bishop Tom Primary School
Bitooma Comprehensive Secondary School
Bitooma Primary School
Bubaare Primary School
Bweyo Primary School
Bwooma Primary School
Citizens' High School Mutara
Furuma Primary School
Grammar Primary School
Hill Side Vocational School
Ikimba Primary School
Kagari Primary School
Kaginda Day and Boarding Primary School
Kaginda Secondary School
Kibuga Primary School
Kinyimi Primary School
Kirera Primary School
Kitagata Central Primary School
Kitagata Secondary School
Kitagata Town School
Kyeibare Girls Secondary School
Mahwizi Primary School
Mboneko Primary School
Mitooma Vocational Secondary School
Muhito Primary School
Mutara Parents' School
Nyakahita Muhirwa Vocational Secondary School
Nyakahita Primary School
Nyakanyinya Primary School
Nyaruzinga Primary School
Rubaare Junior Primary School
Rukararwe Primary School
Rushambya Primary School
Rwagashani Primary School
Rwemigango Primary School
Rwemihingo Primary School
Saint Mark Primary School
Saint Noah Primary School Mutara
Saint Noah Secondary School Mutara
Sazinga Primary School
Tutor Coordinating Centre
Votessa II Vocational Institute
Wilana High School
Back Academy Primary School
Buharambo Primary School
Buhunga Primary School
Centre Point
Divine Primary School
Gateway Primary School
Itaara Primary School
Kabira Central Primary School
Kagashe Parents' School
Kaihumure Primary School
Kakyeza Primary School
Kanganga Primary School
Karujije Primary School
Katagata Divine Primary School
Katurika Primary School
Katurika Secondary School
Makoomi Primary School
Mayanga Modern Primary School
Omurusheshe Primary School
Rusheshe Parents Primary School
Rusheshe Secondary School
Rutooma Primary School
Rwanja Parents' Primary School
Rwanja Primary School
Saint John's Junior Primary School
Saint Mary's Secondary School
Top Hill Primary School
United Secondary School
Universal Primary School
Bubangizi Primary School
Bubangizi Secondary School
Buhasha Primary School
Crane Primary School
Ijumo Modern Secondary School
Ijumo Premier Day And Boarding Primary School
Ijumo Primary School
Ijumo Progressive Secondary School
Kabira Junior School
Kabira Secondary School
Kabira Technical School
Kabira Town Primary School
Kako Junior Primary School
Kamurisya Primary School
Kanyondo Primary School
Kareebo Primary School
Karehe Parent's Primary School
Kashenshero Central Primary School
Kashenshero Girls Secondary School
Kashenshero Junior Primary School
Kashenshero Vocation Secondary School
Katooma Church School
Katooma Primary School
Kibingo II Primary School
Kigukire Primary School
Kikunyu Primary School
Kin Secondary School
Kirambi Junior Star Primary School
Kirambi Modern Primary School
Kirambi Primary School
Kirere Cope School
Kitwe Primary School
Kyamuyanga Primary School
Kyankukwe Primary School
Mirembe Primary School
Mitooma Central Primary School
Mitooma Junior Primary School
Mitooma Preparatory School
Murambi Primary School
Mushunga Primary School
Nyabubaare Gramer School
Nyakanoni Primary School
Nyakateete Primary School
Nyakateete Secondary School
Nyakiiga Primary School
Nyamatongo Mabarasat Primary School
Rugando Primary School
Ruhinda Farm School
Ruhinda Secondary School
Rukunyu Parents Primary School
Rushoroza Parents Primary School
Rutooma Bright Primary School
Rutooma Primary School
Rwenteramo Primary School
Rwentookye Primary School
Rwenyangi Primary School
Rwesasi Primary School
Ryakahimbi Primary School
Ryengyerero Primary School
Saint Jerom Primary School
Saint Mary's Junior School
Saint Richard's Primary School
Twena Nursery & Primary School
Yesu Natamba Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mitoma

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Libraries in Mitoma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Block0.0
Kiu new library0.0
Kiu western campus library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mitoma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Basajjabalaba market
Bungongi Market
Kabagalame Pork Market
Kihembe brothers Nile brewaries Western distributer
rukungiri central market

Restaurants in Mitoma

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hot springs Cafe & Restaurant

Clinics in Mitoma

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NYAKANYINYA HC II
RWABUKUBA HC II

Stadiums & Teams in Mitoma

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mitoma

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Ibanda AirportSmall Airport
Ishango AirportSmall Airport
Ishasha AirportSmall Airport
Kabale AirportSmall Airport
Katale AirportSmall Airport
Katanda Rusthuru AirportSmall Airport
Kayonza AirportSmall Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Milambi AirportSmall Airport
Mweya AirportSmall Airport
Rutshuru AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mitoma

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kitagata Church Of Uganda
MAYANGA CHURCH OF UGANDA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,555 m (5,102 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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What is the weather like in Mitoma?

Mitoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.

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