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Rubaare, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Rubaare is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 14,900. Elevation: 4,685 ft (1,428 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,900 Population 17/sq mi density
4,685 ft Elevation 1,428 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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People

Population14,900
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation4,685 ft (1,428 m)
Population14,900
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation4,685 ft (1,428 m)
Coordinates-1.0839°, 30.2017°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,003 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rubaare

Rubaare is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 14,900. The city sits at an elevation of 4,685 feet (1,428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Rubaare

Rubaare 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 1032 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 68.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 72.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 116.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 163.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 106.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 118.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 103.0
Rubaare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,685 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,685 ft (1,428 m)
Area864.2 sq mi (2,238.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-1.0839°N, 30.2017°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 141 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 107 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 143 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 105 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 113 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 116 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 84 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 92 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 110 km
Jan 17, 2002 12 km SSE of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 142 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 114 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 97 km
Oct 26, 2002 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 128 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 122 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 113 km
Mar 6, 2022 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 46 km WSW of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.6 106 km
Aug 25, 2003 55 km NW of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.6 118 km
Aug 24, 2023 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.6 98 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 117 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 - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 67 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 90 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 96 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 99 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 116 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 116 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 117 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Rubaare has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Rubaare

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Paul's High School - - - -
Mary and Paul Primary School - - - -
Kacerere Primary School - - - -
Kabirizi Primary School - - - -
Greenland Academy - - - -
Dove Cote Vocational School - - - -
Divine Mercy Primary School - - - -
Bwizibera Primary School - - - -
Bikonoka Primary School - - - -
Modern Hill Primary School - - - -
Rwenyonza Primary School - - - -
Rwentobo Preparatory School - - - -
Rwentobo High School - - - -
Rwentobo East African College - - - -
Rwamanyonyi Secondary School - - - -
Rwamaha Primary School - - - -
Rushooka Orphans Primary School - - - -
Rubaare Secondary School - - - -
Rwentobo East Secondary School - - - -
Nyakaliro Primary School - - - -
Kyenjojo Church School - - - -
Top Care Primary School - - - -
Rwakibira Primary School - - - -
Rutojo Primary School - - - -
Ruhoko Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Rubaare Town School - - - -
Rushooka Central Primary School - - - -
Rubaare Moslem Town School - - - -
Rubaare Grammar Primary School - - - -
Rubaare Foundation College Vocational School - - - -
Promise Primary School - - - -
Nyarwanya Primary School - - - -
Nyamurindira Primary School - - - -
Mutaturwa Primary School - - - -
Rukanda Primary School - - - -
Kaina Primary School - - - -
Kabasheshe Primary School - - - -
Kabasheshe Muslim Primary School - - - -
Fal Adra Education Centre - - - -
Busuzya Primary School - - - -
Burami Primary School - - - -
Bright Star Primary School - - - -
Rwakitami Church Nursery Primary School - - - -
Kanyonga Primary School - - - -
Ruhara Primary School - - - -
Ruhara Parents Primary School - - - -
Kinyamoozi Parents Primary School - - - -
Kibezi United Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Kibanda Preparatory Nursery School - - - -
Kabezi Secondary School - - - -
Citizen Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Bugona Public Primary School - - - -
Kariisa Primary School - - - -
Katoma Public Primary School - - - -
Kibare Primary School - - - -
Kiyanja Primary School - - - -
Kyoruhega Primary School - - - -
Murambi II Primary School - - - -
Muzeire Church School - - - -
Ngoma Primary School - - - -
Nyakitabire Annex Primary School - - - -
Omungkore Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Ramanyonyi Primary School - - - -
Rubanga Primary School - - - -
Rukoma Primary School - - - -
Rukukuru Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rubaare

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Museums in Rubaare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Great Lakes Museum

Libraries in Rubaare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kabale University Main Library0.0
Sepi Mukombe Mpambara Public Library0.0
University Librarian Office0.0

Farmers Markets in Rubaare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily food market
Hanushanje Trading Centre
Mwanjari
Mwanjari market
Mwanjari market gate
Old Kabale Central Market
Owino Market
Pineapple Market

Hotels in Rubaare

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leisure Village Hotel

Castles in Rubaare

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Food en take away

Clinics in Rubaare

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KAINA HEALTH CENTRE II
KIJUBWE HEALTH CENTRE II
KYYOBWE HC II
M and You
NYAKAGONGO HEALTH CENTRE II
NYAKARIRO HEALTH CENTRE II
RUSHOOKA HEALTH UNIT II

Bus Stations in Rubaare

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ll and bus station

Gas Stations in Rubaare

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ebenezer Fuels
Jet Oils
Komo oils
Meru oil
NM Petrol Station
Stabex
Total
Triple A Energy

Banks in Rubaare

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cente Agent
Equity Duuka

Stadiums & Teams in Rubaare

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rubaare

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Gabiro Airport-Small Airport
Ibanda Airport-Small Airport
Ishasha Airport-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Milambi Airport-Small Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport

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 Rubaare

What is the population of Rubaare?

Rubaare has a population of 14,900 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 864.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rubaare?

Rubaare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

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