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Namavundu, Uganda

Eastern Region · Uganda

Namavundu is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 17,300. Elevation: 3,940 ft (1,201 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,300 Population 11/sq mi density
3,940 ft Elevation 1,201 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Namavundu

Namayingo is a town in Namayingo District in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the site of the district headquarters.

People

Population17,300
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation3,940 ft (1,201 m)
Population17,300
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,940 ft (1,201 m)
Coordinates0.3640°, 33.8176°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namavundu

Namavundu is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 17,300. The city sits at an elevation of 3,940 feet (1,201 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 55.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Namavundu

Namavundu has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2028 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 15.9° / 30.9° 103.7
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 16.3° / 31.8° 62.9
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 17.3° / 32.5° 223.2
Apr 23°C / 73°F 18° / 29.9° 230.6
May 22.5°C / 72°F 17.9° / 28.2° 214.3
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 17.6° / 27.4° 149.7
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 16.9° / 27.3° 91.2
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 17.4° / 28.6° 115.9
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 17.4° / 28.6° 211.5
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 18° / 28.9° 222.5
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.4° / 28.6° 251.1
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.3° 151.3
Namavundu 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 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,940 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Uganda avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,940 ft (1,201 m)
Area1,517.8 sq mi (3,931.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates0.3640°N, 33.8176°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

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 98 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 123 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 81 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Namavundu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Namavundu

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kibuye Primary school - - - -
Kimbale Primary School - - - -
Nyaiku Primary School - - - -
Budhaya Primary School - - - -
Budhaya Senior Secondary School - - - -
Bukatu Primary School - - - -
Bulesa Secondary School - - - -
Buwagama Primary School - - - -
Mayuge Primary School - - - -
Freedom Primary School - - - -
Grace Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Nekuku Primary School - - - -
Bridge International Academy - - - -
Bubango Primary School - - - -
Bulamba Primary School - - - -
Bumoli Primary School - - - -
Bunyika Primary School - - - -
Buswale Secondary School - - - -
Buswale Valley Primary School - - - -
City View Junior School Namayingo - - - -
Dede Education Centre - - - -
Elim Primary School - - - -
Fortune Senior Secondary School - - - -
Good Will Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Kind Care Junior School - - - -
Nagalama Boarding Primary School - - - -
Namayuge Primary School - - - -
Nasinu Primary School - - - -
New Cornerstone Nursery and Primary School - - - -
New Hope Christian School - - - -
Otwomo Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Sumaya Primary School - - - -
Talents Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Victoria Technical Institute - - - -
Victory Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Buboko Primary School - - - -
Bugoma Primary School - - - -
Buhemba Primary School - - - -
Bulyale High School - - - -
Butaja Elite Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Butaja Primary School - - - -
Dokwe Primary School - - - -
Great Anthony Junior School - - - -
Kids Primary School - - - -
Kifuyo Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Kifuyo Secondary School - - - -
New Hope Christian School and Ophanage - - - -
Nsango Standard Academy Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Odeke Primary School - - - -
Syanyonja Primary School - - - -
Victory Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Syoka Secondary School - - - -
Isakabisolo Primary School - - - -
Kibuye Church Of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Makoma Primary School - - - -
Atlas Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Busiabala Primary School - - - -
Dede Secondary School - - - -
Joy Nursery School - - - -
Lake Warriors Computer Centre - - - -
Lunyo Hill Secondary School - - - -
Majoga Primary School - - - -
Morning Star Nursery School - - - -
Mubiriki Primary School - - - -
Nekuku Primary School - - - -
Nursery School - - - -
Nursery School - - - -
Sinde Primary School - - - -
Bahaman Primary School - - - -
Bright Star Primary School - - - -
Bulebi Muslim Primary School - - - -
Buluwe Primary School - - - -
Homeland Progressive Secondary School - - - -
Jaami Primary School - - - -
Kifuyo Secondary School - - - -
Kimbale Primary School - - - -
Kitodha Primary School - - - -
Kyaiku Primary School - - - -
Muterere Islamic Primary School - - - -
Muterere Primary School - - - -
Muterere Secondary School - - - -
Namavundu Primary School - - - -
Nantawawula Primary School - - - -
Ngunga Primary School - - - -
Odeke Progressive Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Saint Lawrence Primary School - - - -
Saint Noah Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's College Secondary School - - - -
Saint Samuel Primary School - - - -
Top Angels Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Namayingo Parents Secondary School - - - -
Lunyo Primary School - - - -
Genguluho Primary School - - - -
Namayingo Parents Secondary School - - - -
Pajos Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Namayingo Primary School - - - -
Kinyiri Islamic Orphanage Education Centre - - - -
Dede Primary School - - - -
Buletu Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Budidi Secondary School - - - -
Nsoono Parents Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Budidi Primary School - - - -
Child Development Centre Nsono West - - - -
Rock View Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Buchwera Primary School - - - -
Nsoono Charity Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Maziriga Primary School - - - -
Bumwangu Primary School - - - -
Hohoma Primary School - - - -
Secondary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Namavundu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bugiri Public Library0.0
PEFO Community Library0.0
Teresa Oyiolo Library Budalangi0.0

Farmers Markets in Namavundu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Budalang'i Market
Budalangi Market
Budevu
Budwong'i Market
Bukhenye
Bulemia
Bulemia market
Bulemia Market
Bumbe Market
Busembe Clinic Market
Busembe Sialala
Busijo
Butangasi Beach Market
Buyukha Beach Market
California
Choi Market
Manyasi
Mudembi
Mudembi
Muluanda Market
Mumbaka
Mumbao Market
Mundere Market
Mundere market
Munyinyi
Nakewa market
Namasali Polytechnic Transformer Market
Nambengele market
Nambengele Market
Nambengele Market
Nayera center
Ni Neema Tu Shop Bumacheke
Nyakwaka
Openji Beach Market
Roxy Motel Market
Rudacho
Rudacho
Sengenya / Sirandalo
Sigalame Signboard Market
Sio Port Market
Sirimba
Sirimba Church Gate Market
Sisenye
Sisenye Junction Market
Sisenye market
Slaughter Market
Soko Tama
Stage Nyoka Market

Hotels in Namavundu

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Namayingo Hotel

Restaurants in Namavundu

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bismillah Restaurant
Tahir's cafe

Clinics in Namavundu

14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUDHAYA
BULESA
BULIDHA
Bulidha Health Centre 3
BUSWALE
KITODHA
Kyanonja Clinic
Life Saving Medical Center
MUTERERE
Muterere Health Center III
NAMAVUNDU
Shanyonja Health Center II
Taoky Medical Clinic
WAKAWAKA

Gas Stations in Namavundu

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ELLE
Gaz
Kasugu

Airports Near Namavundu

7 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Namavundu

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Charismatic Church
Church of Christ
Glory Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Namayingo
Mosque Namayingo East
Namayingo Faith Connection Team Church
Pentecostal Church Namayingo West

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,080 m (3,543 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Namavundu

What is the population of Namavundu?

Namavundu has a population of 17,300 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,517.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namavundu?

Namavundu 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 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

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