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Njeru, Uganda

Central Region · Uganda

Njeru is a large city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 178,800. Elevation: 3,780 ft (1,152 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

178,800 Population 561/sq mi density
3,780 ft Elevation 1,152 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Njeru

Njeru

Njeru is a town in Buikwe District, in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the largest town in the district. It is mainly a residential town. However, it hosts industries such as East African Packaging Solutions Limited, a manufacturer of paper packaging supplies, Nile Breweries Limited, a subsidiary of AB InBev and Nyanza Textile Industries Limited (Nytil), a textile manufacturer.

People

Population178,800
Density561/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Population178,800
Population Density561 / sq mi
Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Coordinates0.4417°, 33.1792°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Njeru

Njeru is a large city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 178,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet (1,152 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 53.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Njeru

Njeru has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1267 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 134.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 192.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 150.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 109.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 148.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Njeru 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 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above Uganda avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates0.4417°N, 33.1792°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 125 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 32 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in

Njeru has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Njeru

Institution Type Founded Website
Alpha and Omega Seminary University University - ,
Busoga University Study Centre University - ,
Buwenge Modern Secondary School College - ,
International Institute Of Healthy Science College - ,
Kakira Community Technical Institute College - ,
Kakira High School College - ,
Kampala University Jinja Branch University - ,
Makerere University Jinja Campus University - ,
Mweva Computer Centre College - ,
Nile Management Training Center College - ,
Uganda Baptist Seminary Jinja College - ,
Viva College College - ,
Youth with a Mission Uganda College - ,

Schools in Njeru

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Children's Centre Kyabirwa Primary School - - - -
Naminya High School - - - -
S.O.U.L. Shack - - - -
Kyabirwa Primary School - - - -
Kikwanya Primary School - - - -
Buwagi Secondary School - - - -
Jifa Primary School - - - -
Kabowa Progressive Primary School - - - -
Saint Joan Primary School - - - -
Saint Mary's Primary School - - - -
Trinity College Secondary School - - - -
Mpumude Seed Secondary School - - - -
Al-Swidiiq Islamic School - - - -
Budondo Primary School - - - -
Buyala Parents' Primary School - - - -
Buyala Primary School - - - -
East Secondary School - - - -
Hudah Islamic Centre - - - -
Joan Jordan Memorial School Kizinga - - - -
King of Kings Secondary School - - - -
Kyagera Primary School - - - -
Light Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Stagnes Mixed Day and Boarding Primary School - - - -
Saint Stephen Secondary School Budondo - - - -
Soft Power Education - - - -
Trinity College Buwagi - - - -
Luwala Tea Estate Primary School - - - -
Malindi Islamic Secondary School - - - -
Malindi Quran Primary School - - - -
Mandela Secondary School - - - -
Mirembe Primary School - - - -
Saint James Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's Primary School - - - -
Shiloh High School - - - -
Sunlight Primary School - - - -
Thoas Primary School - - - -
Wabiyinja Primary School - - - -
Wakisi Baptist Primary School - - - -
Wakisi Islam Primary School - - - -
Wakisi Roman Catholic Primary School - - - -
Buyara Parent Primary School - - - -
Ibungu Primary School - - - -
Monal High Secondary School - - - -
Namizi Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Standard High Secondary School - - - -
Steliza Nursing and Midwifery School - - - -
Steliza Secondary School - - - -
Saint Paul Primary School - - - -
Sannidina Primary School - - - -
Adult Education Offices - - - -
Annext Primary School - - - -
Buwenda Pre-primary School - - - -
Buwenda Primary School - - - -
Faithful Servants Christians Primary School - - - -
Faithful Servants Secondary School - - - -
Great Nile Junior Primary School - - - -
Hope Child Care Education Centre - - - -
Just A Boy Primary School - - - -
Kidron Primary School - - - -
Kiyagi Primary School - - - -
Naminya Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Naminya Primary School - - - -
Naminya Umea Primary School - - - -
Njeru Model Primary School - - - -
Raise Africa Primary School - - - -
River Side Academy - - - -
Rwihabota High School - - - -
Standrew Primary School - - - -
Saint Mark Secondary School - - - -
Shiloh Nile Star Primary School - - - -
Triangle Vision Primary School - - - -
Hudah Islamic Primary School - - - -
Bugule Primary School - - - -
Bulo Primary School - - - -
God's Gift Primary School - - - -
Good Hope Primary School - - - -
Kiririge Foundation Primary School - - - -
Nyenga Secondary School - - - -
Standard High School - - - -
Saint Jude Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's Primary School - - - -
Ssunga Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
The Source Primary School - - - -
Top Hill College School - - - -
Victoria Primary School - - - -
Wantumbi Primary School - - - -
Aryain Academy - - - -
Kimaka Guardian Community Primary School - - - -
King Willies Junior School - - - -
Lahona High School - - - -
Premier High School - - - -
Ahmadiya Primary School - - - -
Armorot High School - - - -
Bats Primary School - - - -
Bomo Junior Primary School - - - -
Brian's Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Excel High School - - - -
Green Valley Primary School - - - -
Happy Hours Parents Primary School - - - -
Happy Hours Primary School - - - -
High Way Primary School - - - -
Jireh Comprehensive - - - -
Kawooya Education Fund Primary School - - - -
Kawooya Secondary School - - - -
Kinaabi Secondary School - - - -
Kinaabi Umea Primary School - - - -
Lucy Star Primary School - - - -
Naava Primary School - - - -
Namwezi Moslem Primary School - - - -
Namwezi Umea Primary School - - - -
Namwezi Umea Secondary School - - - -
New Hope Primary School - - - -
New Victory Child Care Primary School - - - -
Njeru Parents Primary School - - - -
Ntinda Primary School - - - -
Okasha High Secondary School - - - -
Okasha Primary School - - - -
Oxford Vocational Institute - - - -
Rise and Shine Primary School - - - -
Stabed Primary School - - - -
Stapollo Primary School - - - -
Saint Benedict Primary School - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint Moria Primary School - - - -
Saint Noah Mawaggali Secondary School - - - -
Saint Peter's Primary School - - - -
Saint Stephen Primary School - - - -
Ssanga Lyambogo Nursery - - - -
Sunrise Primary School - - - -
Trinity High School - - - -
Unique Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Victory High School - - - -
Web Star Primary School - - - -
Bugaya Primary School - - - -
Kiryowa Umea Primary School - - - -
Lords Meade Vocational College - - - -
Nile Vocational Institute - - - -
Saint Mary's Primary School - - - -
Saint Patrick Primary School - - - -
Treasure Learning Centre - - - -
Abdul Khamis Primary School - - - -
Al-Hijira Primary School - - - -
Allied Teacher's Secondary School - - - -
Bukabala Primary School - - - -
Bulyanjeru Junior Primary School - - - -
Canan Primary School - - - -
Cardinal Nsubuga Secondary School - - - -
Gomati God Shaped Primary School - - - -
Nyenga Muslim Primary School - - - -
Nyenga Primary School - - - -
Nyenga Seminary - - - -
Saint Anthony's Girls Primary School - - - -
Saint Francis Boys Primary School - - - -
Saint Francis Nursing Training School - - - -
Saint Jude Rido Primary School - - - -
School Of Theory And Practice - - - -
Namabu Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Galoy's pre-School - - - -
The Amazima School - - - -
The Amazima School - - - -
Esubi - - - -
Zion Hill Primary School - - - -
Bujawali Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Njeru

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Turn Radio music MP3
Turn Radio - Revive Your Soul (MP3) christian, gospel MP3

Museums in Njeru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CULTURAL REASEARCH CENTRE MUSEUM
RAILWAY MUSEUM

Libraries in Njeru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adult Education Center Community Library under EDI, Uganda.0.0
Alice Mulokyi, Busoga library0.0
Caezaria Public Library0.0
Jinja Public Library0.0
Nambi Ssepuya Community Resource center0.0
Public Libary Jinja0.0

Farmers Markets in Njeru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bugembe Market
Jinja Farmers Market
Kyabazinga market
Madhvani Market

Hotels in Njeru

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jinja Nile Resort
Nile Discovery Beach Resort (Nyege Nyege)
The Nile Porch
Twins Hotel

Restaurants in Njeru

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eden Rock
Fork and Paddle
The Black Lantern

Theme Parks in Njeru

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

All Terrain Adventures Uganda

Clinics in Njeru

18 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUSEGA
BUWENDA
BUZIIKA B HEALTH .C. II
HEALTH CENTRE
HEALTH CENTRE 11
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
IVUNAMBA
KIBIBI
KIMAKA HEALTH CENTRE 11
KIZINGA H/L
KONKO HEALTH CENTRE 11
NAMINYA HEALTH CENTRE 11
NAMWEZI HEALTH CENTRE III
ST FRANCIS
ST. FRANCIS H/C 111
WAKISI
WAKISI HEALTH CENTRE 11

Bus Stations in Njeru

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taxi Park

Gas Stations in Njeru

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABA
Buwenda Petrol Station
Costalina
Hared
Hass Fuel Station
Ileeye Gas Station
Njeru Asa Service station
ORYX
Petro
Shell
SOS Fuels
UG #11759098639
UG #3394179105
UG #4824896534
UG #6985769762
Universal Energy

Stadiums & Teams in Njeru

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Njeru

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Entebbe International AirportEBBLarge Airport
Bulago Airport-Small Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kajjansi AirfieldKJJSmall Airport
Kakira Airport-Small Airport
Kibimba Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Njeru

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Acacia Community Church
Elim Pentacoastal Church
Kaitabawala church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah
Kyabirwa
St. Charles Lwange Mbikko Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,190 m (3,904 ft)

Around Njeru

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 163
Hospitals 24
Pharmacies 20
Restaurants 33
Cafes 12
Bars 12
Supermarkets 11
Banks 27
Museums 2
Hotels 31
Libraries 2
Parks 3
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 13

Things to See Near Njeru

4 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Busoga Kingdom Palace House
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • All Terrain Adventures Uganda
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Nile view - outside the park
  • • River View stp

🇺🇬 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 Njeru

What is the population of Njeru?

Njeru has a population of 178,800 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 561 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Njeru?

Njeru 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

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