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Namutumba, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Namutumba is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 22,600. Elevation: 3,734 ft (1,138 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Namutumba
Namutumba is a town in the Namutumba District of the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial centre of the district.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,600 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1,138 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8361°, 33.6861° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Namutumba
Namutumba is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 22,600. The city sits at an elevation of 3,734 feet (1,138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Namutumba
Namutumba has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2045 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1,138 m) |
| Area | 392.2 sq mi (1,015.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8361°N, 33.6861°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in |
Namutumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Namutumba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaliro College Secondary School | College | - | , |
| Kaliro Primary Teacher's College | College | - | , |
| Kaliro Primary Teacher's College | College | - | , |
| Kaliro Primary Teachers' College | College | - | , |
| Kaliro Technical Institute | College | - | , |
| Queen's Comprehensive College | College | - | , |
Schools in Namutumba
104+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Children Care Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Will Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Ticknall Olympic Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KCC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibale Bawazir Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Modernity Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moulins Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namutumba Modern Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsbisoigi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tara Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wampa Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Wilis Core Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubutya Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubutya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukonde Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunayibamba Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumiro Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen's Way Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bawazari Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bluewave Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Star Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubutya Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubutya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaalo Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulafa Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunaibamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunitamia Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bush Fire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwambi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cope School Buseene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Destiny Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| G.N.P. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Igerera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaiti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalamira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangulumo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasiki College | - | - | - | - |
| Kibaale Comp Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibaale High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigalama Forward Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigalama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirerema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kivule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luzinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matyama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawungwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mazima Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabisiogi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakisi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakyere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namato Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namutumba Central High | - | - | - | - |
| Namutumba Modern Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namutumba Upper Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawaikona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawansagwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nile Day and Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen's Way Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skyline High School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wampa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulagazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busiki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwidi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cornerstone Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greenland Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iyilimbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasaale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kasuleta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katengere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Liberty Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magada Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mazuba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpulira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulemba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabikabala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabinyonyi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabinyonyi Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakabale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nawansekese Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nsola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Mathia Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bahamu Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Budunda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buwoola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiziba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumiro Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpumiro Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bugiri Seventh-day Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Irwaniro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kagulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Namutumba
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Radio | music | MP3 | |
| Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) | christian, gospel | MP3 |
Museums in Namutumba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM |
Libraries in Namutumba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busesa Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Namutumba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busesa Highway Market | |||||
| Rice and Posho Store (Produce Market) | |||||
| Rice and Posho Wholesale Point |
Clinics in Namutumba
29 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Namutumba
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jinja Airport | JIN | Small Airport |
| Kakira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Namutumba?
Namutumba has a population of 22,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 392.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Namutumba?
Namutumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.