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Ngora, Uganda

Eastern Region · Uganda

Ngora is a small city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 17,700. Elevation: 3,619 ft (1,103 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,700 Population 45/sq mi density
3,619 ft Elevation 1,103 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Ngora

Ngora is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main political, administrative, and commercial centre of Ngora District.

People

Population17,700
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3,619 ft (1,103 m)
Population17,700
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation3,619 ft (1,103 m)
Coordinates1.4314°, 33.7772°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ngora

Ngora is a small city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 17,700. The city sits at an elevation of 3,619 feet (1,103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Ngora

Ngora has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (27°C), the coldest is Jul (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1375 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 17° / 35° 49.3
Feb 27°C / 81°F 17.7° / 36.2° 38.2
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 18.7° / 37.6° 119.9
Apr 25°C / 77°F 18.5° / 34.7° 178.6
May 23.9°C / 75°F 18° / 31.9° 127.9
Jun 23°C / 73°F 17.5° / 30.5° 119.3
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 17° / 30.2° 100.6
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 17.6° / 31.3° 112.6
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 18.3° / 31.6° 188.0
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 18.1° / 32.1° 183.9
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 17.7° / 32.2° 106.2
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 16.5° / 33.3° 51.1
Ngora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,619 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Uganda avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,619 ft (1,103 m)
Area395.8 sq mi (1,025.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates1.4314°N, 33.7772°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in

Ngora has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ngora

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ngora Parents Senior Secondary School - - - -
Okoboi Primary School - - - -
Ogooma Primary School - - - -
Nyamongo Primary School - - - -
Nursery School - - - -
Ngora Township Primary School - - - -
Ngora Town College - - - -
Ngora School - - - -
Ngora Primary School For The Deaf - - - -
Ominai Primary School - - - -
Ngora High School - - - -
Ngora Golden Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Ngora Girls Secondary School - - - -
Ngora Girls Primary School - - - -
Ngora Boys Primary School - - - -
Koile Primary School - - - -
Kalengo Primary School - - - -
Tididiek-Okorom Primary School - - - -
Akadot Comprehensive Secondary School - - - -
Moruita Primary School - - - -
Opot Primary School - - - -
Kobwin Seed Secondary School - - - -
Kobwin Primary School - - - -
Akarukei Primary - - - -
Aciisa Primary School - - - -
Agolitom Primary School - - - -
Global Ark Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Teso Int. Secondary School - - - -
Saint Aloysius Demonstration Primary School - - - -
Saint Gusta Primary School - - - -
Saint Clare Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Aloysius Core Primary Teachers College - - - -
Saint Aloysius Demonstration Primary School - - - -
Onyede Primary School - - - -
Kabwele Primary School - - - -
Grace Junior Primary School - - - -
Gawa Primary School - - - -
Edith's Home Technical School - - - -
Moru Apesur Primary School - - - -
Kococwa Primary School - - - -
Kaderin Primary School - - - -
Kadami Primary School - - - -
Kachaboi Primary School - - - -
Louis Gregory Bahai Primary School - - - -
Kabukol Primary School - - - -
Dr. Aporu Okol Memorial Secondary School - - - -
Atoot Primary School - - - -
Amenya Primary School - - - -
Akadot Primary School - - - -
Agaria Alukat Primary School - - - -
Angod Primary School - - - -
Agirigiroi Primary School - - - -
Child Develpment Center Nursery School - - - -
Bishop Tomsange Theological College - - - -
BKC Demonstration School - - - -
Oteteen Primary School - - - -
Nursery School - - - -
Apama Primary School - - - -
Amugagara Primary School - - - -
Akubul Primary School - - - -
Agu Primary School - - - -
Moruita Primary School - - - -
Moru-Ikara Primary School - - - -
Kalapata Primary School - - - -
Orisai Primary School - - - -
Omaditok Primary School - - - -
Odwarat Primary School - - - -
Ngora Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Ngora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
KUMI University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ngora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akadot Market
kumi main market

Clinics in Ngora

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AGARIA HEALTH CENTRE II
AGU HEALTH CENTRE III
ATOOT H/C II
GAGAMA HOSPITAL
HEALTH CENTRE III
HEALTH UNIT II
KUBWIA
NGORA
NGORA DIPENSERY
ST. ANTHONY HEALTH CENTRE

Airports Near Ngora

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soroti AirportSRTMedium Airport
Tororo AirportTRYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ngora

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Moruita Church of Uganda
St John's Catholic Church
St. John Catholic Church
St. Mark Church Kachaboi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,100 m (3,609 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 Ngora

What is the population of Ngora?

Ngora has a population of 17,700 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 395.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ngora?

Ngora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.

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