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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).

22,600 Population 58/sq mi density
3,734 ft Elevation 1,138 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Namutumba

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

Population22,600
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation3,734 ft (1,138 m)
Population22,600
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation3,734 ft (1,138 m)
Coordinates0.8361°, 33.6861°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 16.1° / 33.1° 80.0
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 16.2° / 34.3° 58.3
Mar 25.3°C / 77°F 17.3° / 35.2° 158.3
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 17.5° / 32.5° 233.2
May 22.7°C / 73°F 17.5° / 30.2° 200.4
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 17.1° / 28.8° 191.4
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 16.3° / 28.6° 158.5
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 17.2° / 29.6° 181.1
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 17.3° / 29.7° 276.6
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 17.7° / 30.5° 238.5
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 17° / 30.5° 174.4
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 15.7° / 31.2° 94.5
Namutumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,734 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Uganda avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,734 ft (1,138 m)
Area392.2 sq mi (1,015.9 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates0.8361°N, 33.6861°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M5.0 146 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 98 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
KIGULU CULTURAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Namutumba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Busesa Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Namutumba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Busesa Highway Market
Rice and Posho Store (Produce Market)
Rice and Posho Wholesale Point

Clinics in Namutumba

29 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BUSH FIRE HEALTH CLINIC
BUYOBOYA
Buyoboya Health Center II
Cure Medical Center Lab and Dental Clinic
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE III
HEALTH CENTRE III
HEALTH UNIT
HEALTHCENTRE II
IVUKULA
IZIRANGOBI HEALTH CENTRE II
KAGULU HEALTH CENTRE II
KIGALAMA
KIGALAMA
KIGALAMA HEALTH CENTRE II
KISIMO HEALTH CENTRE II
MAZUBA CENTRE II
MAZUBA HEALTH UNIT
MULAMA
NABISOIGI
NAMALEMBA HEALTH UNIT
NAMUTUMBA
NAMUTUMBA H/C III
Namutumba Health Center 3
NAWAMPADU
NSOOLA

Airports Near Namutumba

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Busia AirportSmall Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kakira AirportSmall Airport
Kibimba AirstripSmall Airport
Tororo AirportTRYSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,080 m (3,543 ft)
Twinned With
Ross-on-Wye

🇺🇬 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 Namutumba

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.

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