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Pakwach, Uganda
Northern Region · Uganda
Pakwach is a small city in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 28,700. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Pakwach
Pakwach is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the main commercial, political and administrative center of Pakwach District. In the 19th century the town came under brief occupation by the Ottoman branch of the Khedivate of Egypt, as part of Hatt-ı Üstuva (Equatoria) Vilayet.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,700 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.4634°, 31.4983° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Northern Region |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (988 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pakwach
Pakwach is a small city in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 28,700. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Pakwach
Pakwach has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (28°C), the coldest is Nov (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1457 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 538.4 sq mi (1,394.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4634°N, 31.4983°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in |
Pakwach has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in October to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Pakwach
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWA Rangers' Training Camp | College | - | , |
| UWA Students' Education Centre | College | - | , |
Schools in Pakwach
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puvona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Puyoo Cop Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Wangkawa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitawe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakech Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paroketo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paroketo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Puyungu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marty's College Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pajobi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakwach Modern Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakwach Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint D Rentals | - | - | - | - |
| Pacer Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinjo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pacego Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pacer Community Polytechnique | - | - | - | - |
| Padoch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pagwaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamitu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panyango Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Ayara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Andibu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nam High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ogenda Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Omach Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Owere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakwach Girls' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakwach Public Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Pakwach
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pakwach
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pakwach
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pakwach
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arua Airport | RUA | Medium Airport |
| Aru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bugungu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butiaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chobe Safari Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mahagi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Masindi Airport | KCU | Small Airport |
| Pakuba Airport | PAF | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Pakwach?
Pakwach has a population of 28,700 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 538.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pakwach?
Pakwach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.