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Soroti, Uganda
Eastern Region · Uganda
Soroti is a mid-size city in Eastern Region, Uganda with a population of 60,900. Elevation: 3,711 ft (1,131 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Soroti
Soroti is a city in Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main city, commercial, and administrative center in Soroti District, one of the nine administrative districts in the Teso sub-region. Soroti city was immediately approved for operationalization ahead of schedule by the Parliament of Uganda in the Financial Year 2020/2021.
People
Climate
| Population | 60,900 |
| Population Density | 521 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.7146°, 33.6111° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Eastern Region |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4 inches (1,306 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Soroti
Soroti is a mid-size city in Uganda (Eastern Region) with a population of 60,900. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet (1,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Soroti
Soroti has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (27°C), the coldest is Jul (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1375 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Area | 116.9 sq mi (302.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7146°N, 33.6111°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in |
Soroti has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Soroti
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busitema University | University | - | , |
| Soroti Civil Aviation Academy East Africa | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Soroti
110+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akisim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| I Cotech Institute of Computer Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Agama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aminit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amotot Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Obule Angorom Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Obule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ocokican Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Olong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Obarai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Olio Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akai Kai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aloet High School | - | - | - | - |
| Aloet Parents' Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aloet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omadira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Onyakai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Opucet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Telamot Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Teso College East | - | - | - | - |
| Abelet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Acet Agwen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Achana Memorial Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Akum Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance High School | - | - | - | - |
| Amen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Angelina Modern Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arapai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Asuret Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bethany Girls Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bible College | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Star Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Church of Uganda Vocational Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Church of Uganda Vision Nursery and Primary | - | - | - | - |
| College View Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Comprehensive Nursery School Soroti | - | - | - | - |
| Cross Road Comprehensive Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dokolo Gweri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dokolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Erimu College School | - | - | - | - |
| Faith Christian Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Global Care Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Hill Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Halcyon High School Soroti | - | - | - | - |
| Hamony Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hometek Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Institute Of Business, Agriculture and Technical Studies | - | - | - | - |
| Jeressar High | - | - | - | - |
| Jobetta Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Kichinjaji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King's Kids Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Life Way Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Life Way Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Light Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Light Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Apostal Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Madera Boy Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madera Girls Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madera Saint Francis Primary School For The Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Madera Saint Francis Secondary School For The Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Majengo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mama Teresa Global Nursery and Day Care Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Moruapesur Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother's Union Nursery and Day Care Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Olive Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakatunya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oderai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Olila High School Soroti | - | - | - | - |
| Omodoi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omulala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Opwyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oramai Primary Hool | - | - | - | - |
| Otatai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Owalei Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rhema High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rock View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kizito Technical Institute Madera | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Peter Minor Seminary Madera | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Stephen Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Nursery and Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Shoa Institute Of Hotel Management Catering & Business Studies | - | - | - | - |
| Siloam Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Bright Future Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Central Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Community Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Demonstration Day and Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Municipal Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Parent School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti Primary Teacher's College | - | - | - | - |
| Suncity Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Swaria Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Teso Boarding and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda College Of Commerce Soroti | - | - | - | - |
| Uganda Martyr's Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Victor Junior Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Vision Bible College | - | - | - | - |
| Living Hope Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyambogo University | - | - | - | - |
| Soroti University | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Soroti
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATEKER MUSUEM |
Libraries in Soroti
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teso public libaray | 0.0 |
Hotels in Soroti
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Soroti
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Soroti
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Soroti
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Soroti
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Soroti
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Soroti
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Soroti
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Soroti Airport | SRT | Medium Airport |
| Lira Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Soroti
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic church | |
| catholic church | |
| Church of Uganda Soroti Diocese | |
| Church Of Uganda Soroti Girls Hostel | |
| Deliverance Church Soroti | |
| Faith mission | |
| Pentecostal Assembly of God Soroti | |
| PUM | |
| Shema Church | |
| Siri Gudwara Temple | |
| St. Peter's Church of Uganda |
Explore Near Soroti
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Soroti
2 places within 15 km
- • Soroti Rock
- • Kyambogo University
🇺🇬 About Uganda
Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Soroti
What is the population of Soroti?
Soroti has a population of 60,900 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 521 people per square mile, spread across 116.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Soroti?
Soroti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.