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Mpondwe, Uganda
Western Region · Uganda
Mpondwe is a mid-size city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 58,600. Elevation: 3,593 ft (1,095 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mpondwe
Mpondwe is a town in the Western Region of Uganda.
People
Climate
| Population | 58,600 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.0401°, 29.7248° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Western Region |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mpondwe
Mpondwe is a mid-size city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 58,600. The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet (1,095 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Mpondwe
Mpondwe has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.7°C), the coldest is Nov (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1502 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Area | 1,280.2 sq mi (3,315.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0401°N, 29.7248°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katwe-Kikorongo (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 94 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 169 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 175 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in |
Mpondwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Mpondwe
103+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Hassan Education Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bikunya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buhungamuyangha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buns Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunyiso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Junior Day And Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Vocational Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Child Care Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hill Side Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihandiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikobero Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikobero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jesus Cares Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabusongora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamasasa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamatsuku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamukumbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanyatsi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karambi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karambi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kathembo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibirigha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibwe Cou Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihuramu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kikyo Modern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiraro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisabu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisebere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisolholhu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kithobira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitholhu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitholhu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitholhu Vocational Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiyonga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyabayenze Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyabikere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyempara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyogha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mirami Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpodwe Seventh Day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpondwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpondwe Vocational Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mundongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Murughese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndongo Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndongo Seventh Day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabugando Baptist Vocation School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabugando Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabugando Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakabare Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakahya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakiyumbu Model Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakiyumbu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamighera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Prayers Pay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwenzori Millenium Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saad Islamic Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Charles Vocational Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Comboni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John's Kamasara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John's Kathehe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph Nyamughona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Musyenene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Josephs Primary Teachers College | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Vol. Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mathew Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Matia Mulumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul Kyasenda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Bulemera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Secret Heart Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sudais Moslem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Equator Highway Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harukungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyaminyawandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pride Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Staloysius Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John's Bukangara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamambuka Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitende College School | - | - | - | - |
| Brudo Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitalikibi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moshi Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas Model Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Dem Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwera Parent Teacher's College | - | - | - | - |
| Rusese Baptist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rusese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubalenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Mpondwe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bwera Market inner square |
Clinics in Mpondwe
19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mpondwe
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Airport | BNC | Small Airport |
| Bundibugyo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Portal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Small Airport |
| Lubero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mweya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rughenda Airfield | RUE | Small Airport |
| Wageni Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mpondwe
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bwera Expandable Kingdom Hall | |
| saint matia mulumba catholic church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mpondwe?
Mpondwe has a population of 58,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 1,280.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mpondwe?
Mpondwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.