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Rubanda, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Rubanda is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 22,800. Elevation: 6,736 ft (2,053 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,800 Population 65/sq mi density
6,736 ft Elevation 2,053 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Rubanda

Rubanda is a town in the extreme southwest of the Western Region of Uganda. It serves as the commercial, political and administrative center of Rubanda District.

People

Population22,800
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation6,736 ft (2,053 m)
Population22,800
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation6,736 ft (2,053 m)
Coordinates-1.1883°, 29.8461°
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 Rubanda

Rubanda is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 22,800. The city sits at an elevation of 6,736 feet (2,053 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 Rubanda

Rubanda 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
Rubanda 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 6,736 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation6,736 ft (2,053 m)
Area351.6 sq mi (910.7 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates-1.1883°N, 29.8461°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 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 M6.2 121 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 150 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 119 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 141 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 116 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 108 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 102 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 87 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 140 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 139 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 130 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 79 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 117 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 69 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 91 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 134 km
Oct 26, 2002 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 88 km
Feb 2, 2012 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 143 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 - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 29 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 50 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 57 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 76 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 76 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 113 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
February 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in

Rubanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Rubanda

Institution Type Founded Website
Metropolitan International University University - ,
Muhabura Vocational Training Centre College - ,

Schools in Rubanda

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nyarurambi Primary School - - - -
Sunrise Primary School - - - -
Saint Charles Lwanga Secondary School - - - -
Standrews Secondary School - - - -
Rwamugasha Primary School - - - -
Rwamashenyi Primary School - - - -
Rwakagurusi Primary School - - - -
Ruvune Primary School - - - -
Rukore Primary School - - - -
Rubanda Technical School - - - -
Rubanda Mixed Primary School - - - -
Rubanda High School - - - -
Nzungu Primary School - - - -
Bukwata Primary School - - - -
Nyarurambi Primary School - - - -
Nyaruhanga Primary School - - - -
Nyaruhanga High School - - - -
Nyanamu Vocational School - - - -
Nyamabale Primary School - - - -
Nyakatugunda Primary School - - - -
Ncundura Primary School - - - -
Mushanje Primary School - - - -
Muryakaringa Primary School - - - -
Murole Universal Primary School - - - -
Murole High School Academy - - - -
Nyaruteija Church Primary School - - - -
Kaihumure Primary School - - - -
Kisekye Primary School - - - -
St.Simon Kashenyi Primary School - - - -
Amasiko Primary Greenschool - - - -
Seeds of Hope nursery and primary school - - - -
School Number 1 - - - -
Saint Kizito Primary School - - - -
Saint John's Secondary School Ikumba - - - -
Saint John's Primary School - - - -
Rwamazuru Primary School - - - -
Rwakayondo Primary School - - - -
Murambo Primary School - - - -
Nangaro Primary School - - - -
Mungara Primary School - - - -
Mukibaya Primary School - - - -
Kibuzigye Senior Secondary School - - - -
Kibuzigye Primary School - - - -
Kataraga Primary School - - - -
Karukara Preparatory Primary School - - - -
Hamurwa Star Foundation Primary School - - - -
Hamurwa Annex Primary School - - - -
God's Mercy Primary School - - - -
Bushura Primary School - - - -
Birara Primary School - - - -
Hamurehe Primary School - - - -
Bwindi Primary School - - - -
Butengo Nursery School - - - -
Butare Primary School - - - -
Burulero Primary School - - - -
Burimbe Primary School - - - -
Bunyonyi Primary School - - - -
Bunyonyi Primary School - - - -
Bugunga Primary School - - - -
Bugomora Cope School - - - -
Bishaki Primary School - - - -
Ihunga Primary School - - - -
Rwaburindi Primary School - - - -
Namara Nursery and Primary School - - - -
Kiziizi Primary School - - - -
Kiruruma Primary School - - - -
Kiruruma Annex Primary School - - - -
Kacereere Primary School - - - -
Kabaya Primary School - - - -
Ikamiro Technical School - - - -
Ikamiro Primary School - - - -
Great Shephard Primary School - - - -
Gifumba Primary School - - - -
Kateete Primary School - - - -
Muko-Butare Primary School - - - -
Mukibungo Primary School - - - -
Mengo Primary School - - - -
Kyenyi Primary School - - - -
Kivunga Primary School - - - -
Kishaki Primary School - - - -
Kisenye Primary School - - - -
Kiriba Primary School in Ndeego, Rubanda District - - - -
King's Way Primary School - - - -
Kijuguta Primary School - - - -
Kaihumure Primary School - - - -
Muko High School - - - -
Kashenyi Primary School - - - -
Karyengyere Parents Primary School - - - -
Karengyere Primary School - - - -
Karambo Primary School - - - -
Kamaku Primary School - - - -
Kakangaga Parents Primary School - - - -
Kabirizi Secondary School - - - -
Kabirizi Primary School - - - -
Kaara Primary School - - - -
Iyamuriro Primary School - - - -
Iremera Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rubanda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Museums in Rubanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kigezi Home of Culture

Libraries in Rubanda

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

Farmers Markets in Rubanda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biizi Trading centre
Buhoma daily market
Bunagana Markert
Business center
Bussines center
Butengo trading centre
Buturanya Training center
Daily food market
Gatete market
Gicuzi Market
Gisasa
Hanushanje Trading Centre
Iryaruhuri Market
Kabaya Market
Kagasha Trading Centre
Kalele
Kanombe Market
Kisoro Market
Kisoro Old Market
Kukubo centre(muhima)
Masaka trading center.
Mgahinga Irish potato multiplication farm
Mubuga Bussines Center
Mukyibaya market
Mwanjari
Mwanjari market
Mwanjari market gate
Nateete
Nkukigezi market
Nyakagezi trading centre
Old Kabale Central Market
Owino Market
Pineapple Market
Rambura market
Rasha Bussines Center
Robert amazing Grace saloon
Ruboy Gacaca trading centre
Rugabano Market Center
Rusiza market
Sereri Market Center

Hotels in Rubanda

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bwindi Gorilla Havens Lodge
Edith' hotel
Enock's hotel
Four Gorilla resort
Gorilla Safari Lodge
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Nshongi Gorilla Lodge

Restaurants in Rubanda

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Local restaurant
Sunday's Rolex Restaurant

Clinics in Rubanda

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ikamiro Health Centre II
Muko Parish Health Centre

Gas Stations in Rubanda

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Universe Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in Rubanda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rubanda

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goma International AirportGOMLarge Airport
Gisenyi AirportGYIMedium Airport
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Gabiro Airport-Small Airport
Ibanda Airport-Small Airport
Ishasha Airport-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Katale Airport-Small Airport
Katanda Rusthuru Airport-Small Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru Airport-Small Airport
Rwindi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rubanda

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Butengo Christ the King
Butengo Pentecostal Church
Gifumba Church of Uganda
Kakore Parish
Karungi Catholic Church
Kishaki Roman Catholic Church
Rwamashenyi Church
Rwamashenyi Church of Uganda
Rwamashenyi Mosque
St Matia Murumba Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
2,017 m (6,618 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 Rubanda

What is the population of Rubanda?

Rubanda has a population of 22,800 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 351.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rubanda?

Rubanda 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.

Nearby Cities

Kabale, W 53,200 pop · 10.8 mi Kisoro, W 17,700 pop · 13.0 mi Kanungu, W 16,600 pop · 16.4 mi Kebisoni, W 15,000 pop · 22.7 mi Rukungiri, W 37,200 pop · 24.9 mi Kinigi 14,523 pop · 24.9 mi Ntungamo, W 16,915 pop · 25.1 mi Rubaare, W 14,900 pop · 25.6 mi Musanze 153,368 pop · 26.0 mi Rutshuru 82,680 pop · 27.6 mi Nyamunuka, W 16,800 pop · 29.8 mi Byumba 43,134 pop · 30.9 mi Mukingo 15,695 pop · 31.5 mi Kihihi, W 21,800 pop · 31.9 mi
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