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Ntungamo, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Ntungamo is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 16,915. Elevation: 3,839 ft (1,170 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

16,915 Population 283/sq mi density
3,839 ft Elevation 1,170 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
43.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Ntungamo

Ntungamo

Ntungamo is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the largest town in Ntungamo District and the site of the district headquarters.

People

Population16,915
Density283/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation3,839 ft (1,170 m)
Population16,915
Population Density283 / sq mi
Elevation3,839 ft (1,170 m)
Coordinates-0.8833°, 29.6500°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches (1,106 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ntungamo

Ntungamo is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 16,915. The city sits at an elevation of 3,839 feet (1,170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Ntungamo

Ntungamo has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Nov (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1588 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.7° / 27.8° 91.9
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 14.8° / 29.2° 81.9
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 30.6° 152.6
Apr 20.9°C / 70°F 14.9° / 28.8° 216.4
May 21°C / 70°F 15.3° / 27.6° 124.5
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.8° 73.5
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 29.1° 63.5
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 14.5° / 30.2° 81.6
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 14.9° / 30.3° 161.3
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 14.7° / 28.8° 209.0
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.2° / 26.8° 213.0
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 26.2° 118.7
Ntungamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,839 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Uganda avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,839 ft (1,170 m)
Area59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8833°N, 29.6500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 132 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 128 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 77 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 75 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 136 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 46 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 144 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 101 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 126 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 120 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 116 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 144 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 50 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 146 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 104 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 147 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 84 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 64 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.7 147 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 56 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 67 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 73 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 77 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 84 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 90 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 94 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Ntungamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in June to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ntungamo

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grand Haven Nursery And Primary School
Kayonza Muslim Primary School
Kayonza Primary School
Ntungamo Parents Primary School
Munyaga Community Primary School
Kate Mother Care
Epiphany Primary School
Nyamirama II Primary School
Rugando Primary School
Nyakishojwa Primary School
Kyeshero Community Vocational Secondary School
Kyeshero Mother Care Primary School
Bwindi Heritage High School
Bwindi Learning Centre
Rutugunda Primary School
Bwindi Plus Nursery And Primary School
St Mathew Nursery And Primary School
Nina Waits Mukongoro Nursery School
St Donati Secondary School
Kyeshero Primary School
Katiba Church School
St Pius Bwindi Nursery And Primary School
Kanyashande Primary School
Uganda Nursing School Bwindi
St Paul's Nursery School Buhoma.
Buhoma Community Primary School
Bwindi Community Kindergarten And Day Care Center
Educate Bwindi Uganda
Nyarurambi Parents Primary School
Kanyantorogo Community Primary School
Kishunju Primary School
Kitunga Primary School
Kyajura Primary School
Nyabirehe Primary School
Nyamigoye Primary School
Bujengwe Model Nursery And Primary School
Bujengwe Primary School
Karangara Primary School
Katembe Primary School
Kyeshero Primary School
Nyamiyaga Primary School
Nyamiyaga Secondary School
Bushoro Primary School
Nyimirama Twimukye Primary School
Pres Primary School
Rugardo Primary School
Rutendere Primary School
Diane Stanton Learning Centre (Nursery School)
Burema Primary School
Burema Senior Secondary School
Kangarame Primary School
Kanyantorogo Senior Secondary School
Kanyantorogo Top Hill Primary School
Kihanda Standard Academy
Kitariro Primary School
Rubimbwa Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ntungamo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Libraries in Ntungamo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nyaka Blue Lupin Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ntungamo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Botogota Market Center
Buhoma daily market
Kinamiro market

Hotels in Ntungamo

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bwindi View Lodge
Gorilla Conservation Camp - CTPH
Gorilla Friends Lodge
Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
Karibuni Guest House
KFC-MUST
Local Bar & lodge
Mist Lodge Buhoma
Quick Service Hotel
Ruhondeza Campsite
Silverback Lodge
Trackers Safari Lodge

Restaurants in Ntungamo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chef Hotel
Felix's Chapatti Business

Clinics in Ntungamo

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botogota Medical Center
Clinic
Clinic
CLINIC
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
Joan's Clinic
Medical Access Clinic
Victorious Medical Center

Gas Stations in Ntungamo

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Butogota Fuel Station
Fuel pump
Total Fuel Pump
UG #10816650605

Banks in Ntungamo

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antonieta Mobile money Investments co.Ltd
Atex Mobile Money connections limited
Buhoma Community SACCO
Elias mobile Money Agent
Enhance your potential Mobile money
Herbert and Sarah Mobile Money Uganda Ltd Natete
JG Mobile Money shop
Joseph's mobile money shop
Kihembe Teacher's Development Association Mobile Money
Natukunda Mobile Money Business Solutions
Stanbic Bank Agent

Airports Near Ntungamo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Gabiro AirportSmall Airport
Ishasha AirportSmall Airport
Kabale AirportSmall Airport
Katale AirportSmall Airport
Katanda Rusthuru AirportSmall Airport
Kayonza AirportSmall Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Lubero AirportSmall Airport
Mweya AirportSmall Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru AirportSmall Airport
Rwindi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ntungamo

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agape Christian Center
All Saints Church Butogota
Botogota Power Centre Church
End Time Message Church
Faith Of Unity
Global Christ Mission Church
Kanyashande Church Of Uganda
Kashesha Church Of Uganda
Katiba COU
Kyabuyorwa Catholic Church
Kyeshoro Church Of Uganda.
Mukongoro Church Of Uganda
Nyakirehe Agapy Church
Nyamirambi COU
St Donati Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

🇺🇬 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 Ntungamo

What is the population of Ntungamo?

Ntungamo has a population of 16,915 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 59.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ntungamo?

Ntungamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.

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