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Mubende, Uganda
Central Region · Uganda
Mubende is a large city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 121,600. Elevation: 4,311 ft (1,314 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
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About Mubende
Mubende is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mubende District and is the location of the district headquarters.
People
Climate
| Population | 121,600 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,311 ft (1,314 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5585°, 31.3949° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Central Region |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mubende
Mubende is a large city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 121,600. The city sits at an elevation of 4,311 feet (1,314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Mubende
Mubende has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (23°C), the coldest is Jun (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1212 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,311 ft (1,314 m) |
| Area | 1,402.8 sq mi (3,633.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5585°N, 31.3949°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 128 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in |
Mubende has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Mubende
82+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stemmanuel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tiger Arm Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sand J Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter's Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul Junior Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mugga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Lucia Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Johns Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Florence Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Universal College | - | - | - | - |
| Stella Maris Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Charles Lwanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Charles Kyoota Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Bruno Nabitimpa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Standrew's Bukoba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Standrew Kaggwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Pioneer Junior Priamary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohrion Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Bruno Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mujunwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyengeza Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitemba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamwerere Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Zion Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Nazareth Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noah Splendid Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Maryland High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyamukoona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gayaza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bethany Junior Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugungulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyomukoona Skills Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Victorious Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabatende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kawula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaweeri Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katoma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasumba Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasenyi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasenyi Church of Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanseera New Eden Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanseeka Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakindu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabubbu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayinja Cop Centre Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Gloryland Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Buliisa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Star Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Future Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Biwanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Biwanga Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bakery Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Destiny Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namagogo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakayima Primjary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Quran School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Public Model School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Noor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende National Teachers' College | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bagezza Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Community Library | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Calvary Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mubende Army Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mazooba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maranatha Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwabagabo Church of Uganda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Light School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyampisi Parents Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Mubende
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mubende
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mubende
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mubende
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mubende
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mubende
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mubende
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buhuka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mubende
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nakayima tree | |
| Nakayima Tree Shrine |
Quick Facts
Around Mubende
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mubende
1 places within 15 km
- • Mubende Hill
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mubende
What is the population of Mubende?
Mubende has a population of 121,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 1,402.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mubende?
Mubende has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.