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Rutoma, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Rutoma is a mid-size city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 86,100. Elevation: 4,810 ft (1,466 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

86,100 Population 225/sq mi density
4,810 ft Elevation 1,466 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Rutoma

Rutoma

USS Rutoma (SP-78) was an armed motorboat that served in the United States Navy as a patrol vessel from 1917 to 1919.

People

Population86,100
Density225/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Population86,100
Population Density225 / sq mi
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Coordinates-0.5667°, 30.3833°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rutoma

Rutoma is a mid-size city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 86,100. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet (1,466 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 26.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Rutoma

Rutoma 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 967 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 93.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 134.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 93.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 109.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 156.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.7
Rutoma 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 353 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Uganda avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Area383.2 sq mi (992.5 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates-0.5667°N, 30.3833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 135 km
Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 147 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 128 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 145 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 106 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 77 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 106 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 104 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 106 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 126 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 117 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 137 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 135 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 128 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 55 km
Dec 15, 1990 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 126 km
Feb 13, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.7 127 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 121 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 53 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 75 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 120 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 141 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 142 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 147 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 161 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Rutoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Rutoma

Institution Type Founded Website
Bushenyi Primary Teachers College College - ,
Bushenyi Primary Teachers' College College - ,
Kitabi Teachers College College - ,
Kyambogo University Bushenyi Learning Center College - ,

Schools in Rutoma

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bunura Primary School - - - -
Bwina Primary School - - - -
Centenary Standard Primary School - - - -
Christ Junior & Primary School - - - -
Ekitooke Model Primary School - - - -
Global Parents Primary School - - - -
Jack & Jill Preparatory Primary School - - - -
Kabutsye Primary School - - - -
Kakindo Primary School - - - -
Kamurinda Primary School - - - -
Kashanjure Primary School - - - -
Kibona Primary School - - - -
Kibona Senior School - - - -
Kigarama Cop School - - - -
Kyangyenyi Primary School - - - -
Masheruka Technical School - - - -
Masyoro Primary School - - - -
New Generation Primary School - - - -
Nyakibirizi Primary School - - - -
Pearl High School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Rweibaare Child Development Centre - - - -
Rweibaare Primary School - - - -
Rweibaare Secondary School - - - -
Saint Jude Primary School - - - -
Tye Secondary School - - - -
Visionary Junior School - - - -
Blessed Standard Primary School - - - -
Bwayegamba Primary School - - - -
Exotic Primary School - - - -
Itendero High School - - - -
Ndeebo Primary School - - - -
Nyakwebundika Primary School - - - -
Nyakwebundika Secondary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Global Junior School - - - -
Kagorogoro Primary School - - - -
Kasikizi Primary School - - - -
Kyengando Primary School - - - -
Nshongi Primary School - - - -
Nyakasharara Primary School - - - -
Rugarama High School - - - -
Rwengiri Primary School - - - -
Saint Benedict Technical Institute Kakindo - - - -
Sheema Girls Secondary School - - - -
Sheema High Secondary School - - - -
Sheema Junior Primary School - - - -
Angel Primary School - - - -
Aunt Joy & Jessy Nursery & Primary School - - - -
Bishop Bamunoba Secondary School - - - -
Bugongi Core Primary School - - - -
Bujaga Primary School - - - -
Bunura II Primary School - - - -
Bushenyi Preparatory Primary School - - - -
Butsibo Primary School - - - -
Butsibo Secondary School - - - -
Great Angle's Primary School - - - -
Ishekye Primary School - - - -
Itegyero Primary School - - - -
Itendero Foundation Primary School - - - -
Itendero Primary School - - - -
Itendero Secondary School - - - -
Kabutamo Primary School - - - -
Kabwohe Mixed Primary School - - - -
Kabwohe Mother Care Primary School - - - -
Kabwohe Secondary School - - - -
Kabwohe Town Primary School - - - -
Kagongi Primary School - - - -
Kamabaare Primary School - - - -
Kantojo Primary School - - - -
Kanyamatambara Primary School - - - -
Karaaro Primary School - - - -
Karera Technical School - - - -
Katwe Primary School - - - -
Kibingo Primary School - - - -
Kibingo Secondary School - - - -
Kiso-Karera Primary School - - - -
Kyabandara Primary School - - - -
Kyabandara Primary School - - - -
Kyamaongo Preparatory Primary School - - - -
Kyamungwe Primary School - - - -
Kyangyenyi High School - - - -
Kyangyenyi Vocational School - - - -
Madarasata Primary School - - - -
Mbatamo Primary School - - - -
Millenium Primary School - - - -
Muchanga Primary School - - - -
Mukatatari's Primary School - - - -
Mutojo Integrated Primary School - - - -
Nganwa High School - - - -
Nganwa Junior Primary School - - - -
Nyabugando Primary School - - - -
Nyabutobo Primary School - - - -
Nyakashambya Primary School - - - -
Nyamirima Primary School - - - -
Nyamiyaga Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Primary School - - - -
Road Side High School - - - -
Runyinya I Primary School - - - -
Rushoroza Primary School - - - -
Rwabutura Primary School - - - -
Rwakizibwa Primary School - - - -
Rwamango Primary School - - - -
Rwamujojo Primary School - - - -
Rweicumu Memorial Primary School - - - -
Rweigaga Primary School - - - -
Rwembugu Primary School - - - -
Rwemiko Primary School - - - -
Rweyeshera Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Boys Secondary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Girls Secondary School - - - -
Saint Faith Primary School Day & Boarding - - - -
Saint Mukasa Seminary Primary School - - - -
Saint Patrick Junior Primary School - - - -
Saint Peter's Secondary School - - - -
Senior Secondary School - - - -
Senior Secondary School - - - -
Sheema Premier Secondary School - - - -
Social Training Centre - - - -
Taremwa College - - - -
White Mary Word of Life Primary School - - - -
Kanenjere Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Rutoma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
EAST AFRICAN REVIVAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Rutoma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Block0.0
Kiu new library0.0
Kiu western campus library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rutoma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Basajjabalaba market
Bungongi Market
Kabagalame Pork Market
Kihembe brothers Nile brewaries Western distributer

Hotels in Rutoma

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equator Comfort Hotel
Senevin Gardens
Sun Beach Hotel

Restaurants in Rutoma

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arooga's
reco foods

Clinics in Rutoma

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Community Health Center
IML Clinic
Kigarama Health Center III

Gas Stations in Rutoma

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UG #3964676648

Banks in Rutoma

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centenary Bank Kabwohe
Muhame Financial Services
Mushanga SAACO Head Offices
Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Branch - Kabwohe Town

Stadiums & Teams in Rutoma

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Airports Near Rutoma

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Ibanda Airport-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Kasese AirportKSESmall Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Mweya Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rutoma

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kabwohe Church of Uganda
Mosque
Mushanga Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,410 m (4,626 ft)

Around Rutoma

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 51
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 1
Bars 1
Banks 5
Hotels 3
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Rutoma

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Kyangyenyi

🇺🇬 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 Rutoma

What is the population of Rutoma?

Rutoma has a population of 86,100 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 383.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rutoma?

Rutoma 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 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

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