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Pallisa, Uganda

Eastern Region · Uganda

Pallisa is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 42,300. Elevation: 3,465 ft (1,056 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

42,300 Population 110/sq mi density
3,465 ft Elevation 1,056 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
51.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Pallisa

Pallisa

Pallisa is a town in Pallisa District of the Eastern Region of Uganda.

People

Population42,300
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Population42,300
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Coordinates1.1450°, 33.7094°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceEastern Region
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.9 inches (1,319 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pallisa

Pallisa is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 42,300. The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet (1,056 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Pallisa

Pallisa 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
Pallisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Uganda avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Area385.5 sq mi (998.5 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates1.1450°N, 33.7094°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 127 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in

Pallisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Pallisa

Institution Type Founded Website
Bulamoji College College - ,
Pal & Lisa College College - ,

Schools in Pallisa

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osupa Primary School - - - -
Pal and Lisa Secondary School - - - -
Pallisa Community Secondary School - - - -
Agurur Rock Primary School - - - -
School Mission Kibale Primary school - - - -
Kamuge Station Primary School - - - -
Arise and Shine Education Centre - - - -
Takuwa Primary School - - - -
White Angel's Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Bukonde Primary School - - - -
Bulyakubi Primary School - - - -
Frontline Primary School - - - -
Kanambatiko Secondary School - - - -
Kaboloi Primary School - - - -
Kagoli Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Orikodai Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Daniel Secondary school - - - -
Saint Francis Day and Boarding School - - - -
Apopong Primary School - - - -
Apopong Seed Secondary School - - - -
Amusiat Primary School - - - -
Bright Angels Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Dodoi Primary School - - - -
Green Field Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Kamuge High School - - - -
Limoto Primary School - - - -
Odepai Primary School - - - -
Ogoria Primary School - - - -
Puti-puti Primary School - - - -
Saint Cristo Memorial Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Nicholas Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Trinity Grade Primary School - - - -
Buseta Secondary School - - - -
Joy Primary School - - - -
Kasasira Primary School - - - -
Nankodo Islamic Primary School - - - -
Nankodo Primary School - - - -
Alice Anume Nursing School - - - -
Apapa Primary School - - - -
Bugiri Primary School - - - -
Bugiri Primary School - - - -
Campus Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Canaan Primary School - - - -
Cope Primary School - - - -
Dan Okid Primary School - - - -
Fellowship Primary School - - - -
God's Gift Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Green Vally Primary School - - - -
Kagwese Primary School - - - -
Kalaki Primary School - - - -
Kapyani Primary School - - - -
Kasodo Joint Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Kasodo Model Primary School - - - -
Kasodo Primary School - - - -
Kasodo Secondary School - - - -
Kasodo Technical School - - - -
Katono Memorial Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Kaucho Boys Primary School - - - -
Komolo Akadoto Primary School - - - -
Mwesigwa Primary School - - - -
Nabitende Primary School - - - -
Najenti Primary School - - - -
Nakibakiro Primary School - - - -
Nalufenya Primary School - - - -
Nangodi Primary School - - - -
Ngalwe Parents Primary School - - - -
Ngalwe Primary School - - - -
Odwarat Primary School - - - -
Odwarat Primary School - - - -
Odwarat Primary School - - - -
Olok Primary School - - - -
Olok Primary School - - - -
Osonga Primary School - - - -
Pallisa Christian Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Pallisa Complex Senior School - - - -
Pallisa Girls Primary School - - - -
Pallisa High School - - - -
Pallisa Modern Secondary School - - - -
Pallisa Secondary School - - - -
Pallisa Township Primary School - - - -
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Professional Advance - - - -
Royal Christian College - - - -
Saint Andrew Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Saint Emmanuel Christian Secondary School - - - -
Saint Immaculate Senior School - - - -
Saint Jude Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's College Amusala - - - -
Saint Stephen's College - - - -
Tank Hill Secondary School - - - -
Victory Secondary School - - - -
Ometai Primary School - - - -
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Agurur Ii Primary School - - - -
Christian John Primary School - - - -
God Can Primary School - - - -
Kagongo Muslim Primary School - - - -
Kakusi Community Primary School - - - -
Kamuge High School - - - -
Kamuge Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School - - - -
Kibale Primary School - - - -
Kibale Senior Secondary School - - - -
Lady Grace Nursery & Primary School - - - -
New Hope Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Odepai Primary School - - - -
Omatakojo Primary School - - - -
Opogono Primary School - - - -
Saint Regina Secondary School - - - -
St Peter's Secondary School Amusala - - - -
school compound - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pallisa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Pallisa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pallisa Public Library0.0
St. Jude's Information and Media Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Pallisa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akadot Market
Kanyumu market

Hotels in Pallisa

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bukusu Cross Road Hotel
Country Inn
Pallisa Gardens

Restaurants in Pallisa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glory Food Center

Clinics in Pallisa

9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buyinda Health Centre 4
GOGONYO
KASASIRA
KASODO
KAWELO MD
KIKALO
PALLISA
St. Stephen's Community Health Centre Kaboloi
ZAGIRA HEALTH CENTRE II

Bus Stations in Pallisa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UG #286669602

Gas Stations in Pallisa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UG #2903439573
UG #2903439589

Banks in Pallisa

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centenary Rural Development Bank. Pallisa Branch
DFCU Pallisa Branch
Finance Trust Bank
Stanbic Bank Pallisa Branch

Airports Near Pallisa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soroti AirportSRTMedium Airport
Busia Airport-Small Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kakira Airport-Small Airport
Kibimba Airstrip-Small Airport
Tororo AirportTRYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pallisa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pallisa Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pallisa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ngagwe Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,070 m (3,511 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 Pallisa

What is the population of Pallisa?

Pallisa has a population of 42,300 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 385.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pallisa?

Pallisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches.

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