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Wakiso, Uganda

Central Region · Uganda

Wakiso is a mid-size city in Central Region, Uganda with a population of 87,900. Elevation: 3,950 ft (1,204 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

87,900 Population 276/sq mi density
3,950 ft Elevation 1,204 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
47.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Wakiso

Wakiso

Wakiso is a city in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the headquarters of Wakiso District.

People

Population87,900
Density276/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Population87,900
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Coordinates0.4044°, 32.4594°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.4 inches (1,205 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wakiso

Wakiso is a mid-size city in Uganda (Central Region) with a population of 87,900. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1,204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Wakiso

Wakiso has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.8°C), the coldest is Jun (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1517 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 15.5° / 30.7° 75.0
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 16.9° / 31.9° 68.7
Mar 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 32° 178.8
Apr 22.3°C / 72°F 17.4° / 29.1° 183.7
May 21.8°C / 71°F 17.2° / 27.8° 117.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 16.7° / 27.5° 80.5
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 15.7° / 28.4° 45.0
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 16.4° / 29.7° 69.8
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 16.8° / 29.6° 141.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 17.1° / 28.6° 208.5
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 16.7° / 28.3° 220.8
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15.5° / 28.8° 127.5
Wakiso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Uganda avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates0.4044°N, 32.4594°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 78 km
Jul 29, 1990 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda M4.3 114 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 98 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Wakiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Wakiso

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buyala Church of Uganda Primary School - - - -
Buyala Junior School - - - -
Zzimula Mugwanya Memorial College - - - -
Hope primary school - - - -
RAFIKI FOUNDATION SCHOOL - - - -
Kasengejje Secondary School - - - -
St Augustine College Wakiso - - - -
Muteesa 1 P/S - - - -
Rays Christian Primary School - - - -
Buganda College School Wakiso - - - -
Emirates College School Masjid - - - -
World Ahead Senior Secondary School - - - -
Norah Junior School - - - -
playground - - - -
Kayunga playground - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wakiso

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Akaboozi FM 87.9 news, talk MP3 64 kbps
NRG Uganda 106.5 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Akaboozi 87.9 FM - MP3 64 kbps
KFM - Kampala - 93.3 FM (MP3) electronic, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Beat FM - Kampala - 96.3 FM (MP3) music MP3 128 kbps
KIIS 100.9 - Kampala - 100.9 FM (MP3) hot hits MP3 128 kbps
MCF Radio - Kampala - 98.7 FM (MP3) christian, christian teaching MP3 128 kbps
KIIS Uganda - MP3 128 kbps
Christ FM 91.6 - Kampala - 91.6 FM (AAC) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM - Kampala - 91.3 FM (MP3) adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Cloud Radio Uganda - Kampala (MP3) classic, hits MP3
Nakawa Online Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Buyinza FM (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Radio One FM 90 - Kampala - 90.0 FM (MP3) adult contemporary MP3 64 kbps
Rock FM Uganda - Kampala (MP3) entertainment, music MP3 128 kbps
BLOCK FM 103.2 jazz MP3
Yofochm Radio Uganda (MP3) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
EJAZZ Xtra - MP3 128 kbps
UgOnlineMedia - Kampala (MP3) business, entertainment MP3
Heaven FM Radio - MP3
88.2 Sanyu FM - 88.2 FM (MP3) culture, information AAC+ 48 kbps
Church Radio (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Radio One FM 90 - 90.0 FM (MP3) adult contemporary MP3 64 kbps
Heavenly Altar Church Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Nup Radio 91.4 adult contemporary, politics & current affairs MP3
My Radio christian-gospel, gospel MP3 192 kbps
88.2 Sanyu FM - Kampala - 88.2 FM (MP3) culture, information AAC+ 48 kbps
Glory FM Maganjo - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
EMC Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3 128 kbps
Sanctuary FM - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
RX Radio afro-pop, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Voice Of Heaven - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Radio Yoo (MP3) christian, entertainment MP3
Radio Sinza (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
Prayer Tower Radio - Kampala (MP3) christian, gospel MP3

Museums in Wakiso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BRIMS Heritage Resource Center
BRIMS Heritage Resource Center
Buganda Kingdom museum
C.N KIKONYOGO MONEY MUSEUM
Kasubi Royal Tombs
kiwatule rec park history museum
kiwatule rec park history museum
Namugongo Matyr's Museum
Namugongo Matyr's Museum
Uganda Museum
UGANDA POLICE MUSEUM
URA MUSEUM

Libraries in Wakiso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Africell Bugolobi Store0.0
Africell Bugolobi Store0.0
Africell Bugolobi Store0.0
Art of A child Uganda0.0
Banakalori Brothers Community0.0
Banakalori Brothers Community0.0
Bereans community Library0.0
Bereans community Library0.0
Bereans community Library0.0
Book drive Read to Learn foundation0.0
Book drive Read to Learn foundation0.0
Central Teaching Facility0.0
Digital Library MUBS0.0
Digital Library MUBS0.0
Digital Library MUBS0.0
East African School of Library and Fomration Science0.0
IUEA_Library0.0
Kabubbu Community Library0.0
Kabubbu Community Library0.0
Kawempe Youth Centre0.0
Kawempe Youth Centre0.0
Kawempe Youth Centre0.0
Kawempe Youth Centre0.0
Kawempe Youth Centre0.0
Kawempe Youth Centre0.0
lecture hall and offices0.0
Library Extension0.0
M-LISADA Community Library0.0
M-LISADA Community Library0.0
M-LISADA Community Library0.0
M-LISADA Community Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Mummy Foundation Community Library0.0
Mummy Foundation Community Library0.0
Mummy Foundation Community Library0.0
Mummy Foundation Community Library0.0
Namanya Memorial Community Library0.0
Namanya Memorial Community Library0.0
Namanya Memorial Community Library0.0
Namanya Memorial Community Library0.0
National Library of Uganda0.0
National Library of Uganda0.0
National Library of Uganda0.0
National Library of Uganda0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
School for the Deaf Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
School of Library and Information Sciences0.0
Tusome Childrens Resource Centre0.0
Tusome Childrens Resource Centre0.0
Tusome Childrens Resource Centre0.0
Uganda Community Culture Centre (Speaker's Forum)0.0
Uganda Community Culture Centre (Speaker's Forum)0.0
Uganda Community Culture Centre (Speaker's Forum)0.0
Uganda Community Culture Centre (Speaker's Forum)0.0
Uganda Community Culture Centre (Speaker's Forum)0.0
Uganda Society Library0.0
Uganda Society Library0.0
Uganda Society Library0.0
Uganda Society Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wakiso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bombo Market
Bunga Market
Busega Fish Market
Busega Market
Bwaise Farmers' Market
Bwaise market
Bweyogerere market
Bweyogerere market
Bweyogerere market
Crafts Market
Daily Market
Dooba Enterprises Ltd
Dooba Enterprises Ltd
Dooba Enterprises Ltd
Dooba Enterprises Ltd
Dooba Enterprises Ltd
Food Market
Food Market
Food Market
Furniture Row
Gayaza Market
Gayaza Market
Gayaza Market
Ggaba Market
kalerwe business centre
Kamwokya Market
Kamwokya Market
Kamwokya Market
Kamwokya Market
Kasubi Market
Kasubi Market
Kasubi Market
Kasubi Market
Kasubi Market
Katefalawo market
Kawaala Market
Kawaala Market
Kawaala Market
Kawaala Market
Kawaala Market
Kazo Angola central market
Kenyatta Market
Kibuli Association Vendors Market
Kibuye Market
Kibuye Market
Kibuye Market
Kibuye Market
Kibuye Market
Kiganda Market
Kiganda Market
Kiganda Market
Kiira Community Market
Kiira Community Market
Kiira Community Market
kisasi market
kisasi market
kisasi market
kisasi market
kisasi market
Kisugu Market
Kitintale Market
Kyaliwajjala Trading Centre
Kyaliwajjala Trading Centre
Kyaliwajjala Trading Centre
Kyanja Market
Kyanja Market
Kyanja Market
Kyanja Market
Kyanja Market
Local Mueble
Local Mueble
Lungujja Market
Lungujja Market
Lungujja Market
Lungujja Market
Lungujja Market
Market
Market Vendors HIV/AIDS Project
Market Vendors HIV/AIDS Project
Market Vendors HIV/AIDS Project
Market Vendors HIV/AIDS Project
Matugga Market
Munaku market
Munaku market
Munaku market
Munaku market
Munaku market
Nabukalu market
Naiga City Chambers
Naiga City Chambers
Naiga City Chambers
Naiga City Chambers
Naiga City Chambers
Nakaseero Market
Nakasero Market Upper Section
Nakawa Market
Namuwongo Market
Nateete Market
Nateete Market
Nateete Market
Nateete Market
Nateete Market
Nazareth Village Market
Nazareth Village Market
Nazareth Village Market
Nazareth Village Market
Nazareth Village Market
New Taxi Park Market
Ntinda Market
Ntinda Market
Ntinda Market
Ntinda Market
Ntinda Market
Ntinda Market
Owino Market
Port Bell Marketplace
Port Bell Marketplace
The Creations Center
The Creations Center
The Creations Center
The Creations Center
The Creations Center
Usafi Market
Wandegeya Market
Wandegeya Market
Wandegeya Market
Wandegeya Market
Wandegeya Market
Wekembe Market

Restaurants in Wakiso

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nalongo's Restaurant
Try And Trust
Valley of Blessings Restaurant

Clinics in Wakiso

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elpis medical center
Grace general medical clinic
Jan San Medical center
Life Saving Medical center
Mercy medical center
Oasis medical center
St Jesus Medical clinic
St Mary's medical center
Viks medical center
Viks medical center

Gas Stations in Wakiso

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro
Petromax

Banks in Wakiso

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centenary Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Wakiso

TeamLeagueDivision
Express-Ku Ex

Airports Near Wakiso

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Entebbe International AirportEBBLarge Airport
Bulago Airport-Small Airport
Jinja AirportJINSmall Airport
Kajjansi AirfieldKJJSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Wakiso

312 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AAR Acacia Clinic
Adre Clinic
African Palliative Care Association
Agape Medical Centre
Agha Khan University Hospital
Akugoba medical clinic
alisha medical centre
alisha medical centre
All Saint's Medical Centre
Alliance Medical Centre
Alpha Treatment Center
Anne's Clinic And Maternity
Arona Herbal Medicine
Balamu treatment centre
Baylor college of Medicine Childrens Foundation Uganda
Baylor Medical Centre
Becca's Clinic and Laboratory Services
Becca's Clinic and Laboratory Services
Becca's Clinic and Laboratory Services
Bensa Medical centre
Bethel Health Medical Consults
Bethel Health Medical Consults
BI Care Medical Clinic
BL Clinic
BL Clinic
Bless clinic
Blessed Medical Clinic
brakline clinic
brakline clinic
Busy bee dental clinic
Buwona Medical Centre
BWEYOGERERE
Care Clinic
Cedarwoods Health Services
Chantric Medical Centre
Children's Clinic
China-Uganda Friendship Hospital
Crest Hill Medical Centre
Crest Hill Medical Centre
Crest Hill Medical Centre
Crown Health Care Uganda Limited
Crusader Medical Centre
Daniel's Healthcare Centre
Daniel's Healthcare Centre
Dawa Clinic
Ddembe Clinic
Dental Health Service
Dental Prince
Devic medical clinic
Devine Valley Clinic
Doctor's Hospital Out-patient Wing
Don-Ken Clinic
Downland Medical Clinic
Dr. Sheikh Ahmad Mukuye
Dr. Sheikh Ahmad Mukuye
Dream Smile Dental Clinic
Drug shop
Drug shop
Ebenezer Medical Center
Ebenezer Medical.Centre
EDDWALIRO gloval medical centre
Elite doctor clinic
Elizabeth Medical Center
Emergence Medical Clinic
Equator Health Centre
Equator Health Centre
Ethical Medical Center
Faith Heals Clinic
Family Care Medical Centre Eddwaliro
Family Doctors Clinic
Family Doctors Clinic
Family Health Clinic
Family Health Clinic
Family Health Clinic
Family Hope Centre
Fukang health care
Gasto Medical Centre
Gasto Medical Centre
Gava Medical Clinic
Gava Medical Clinic
Georgina Eye Clinic
Georgina Eye Clinic
Georgina Eye Clinic
Getwell General Clinic
GIF Medical Centre
Gildt Clinic
Glimmers Dental Clinic
God Healing General Clinic
God's Care
God's Care
God's Mercy Clinic
Good Life Heath Centre
Grace General Clinic
Grace Medical Clinc
Graceland Medical Clinic
Grand Medicare
Green Belt Care Clinic
Green Belt Care Clinic
Halleluyah Medical Centre
Halleluyah Medical Centre
Health Care clinic
Health Mart Clinic
Health Mart Clinic
Hema Medical Centre
His Grace Clinic
His Grace Maternal Clinic
His Grace Maternal Clinic
hope clinic
hope clinic
Hope Nursing Clinic
Hope Nursing Clinic
IDC International Diagnostics Centre
IDC International Diagnostics Centre
IMC Executive Clinic
IMC Executive Clinic
IMC Kololo
IMC Namirembe Road
IMC Park Royal
Imran Clinic
Imran Clinic
Imran Clinic
Info Vale Medical Center
Info Vale Medical Center
Jafo Domicilliary Clinic
Jesus Is My Shepherd
Jireh Health Unit and Laboratory Services
Jovta Medical Center
JYY Clinic
JYY Clinic
Kamic Medical Center
Kamokya Med-care center
Kampala Childrens' Hospital
Kampala Imaging Centre
Kampala Imaging Centre
Kampala Imaging Centre
Kampala Imaging Centre
Kampala Medical Centre
Kampala West Medical Clinic
Kamwokya Christian Community Clinic
Kasasira General Clinic
Kasasira General Clinic
Kasenge Medic Chambers
Kasenge Mirembe Clinic
Kaserena Children's Clinic
Katwe Dental Care
Kavule Clinic
Kez medical center
Kez medical center
Kibuye General Clinic
Kimbejja General Clinic
Kins Medical Centre
Kins Medical Centre
Kireku Medical Centre
Kisaasi Medical Center
Kisaasi Medical Center
Kisakye Medical Clinic
Kisansa Kanyanya Domiciliary Clinic
Kisansa Kanyanya Domiciliary Clinic
Kiwantule Medical Centre
Kololo Polyclinic & X-Ray Services
Kpc clinic
Kpc clinic
Kpc Clinic
Kpc Clinic
Kwik Medical Center
Kyakuwa General Clinic
Kyaliwajja Medical Center
Kyanja Community Health Center
Kyanja Community Health Center
Kyosiima Maternity and Nursing Home
Life Care Maternity Clinic
Lifeline clinc
Lions Medical Laboratory Services
Lisa Medical Centre
Lubowa Medical Centre
Lusaka General Care Clinic
LYDDA
M.K Medical Centre
M.K Medical Centre
Makindye Maternity Home
Makyindye Domiciliary Maternity
Malcom Health Care
Malcom Health Care
Malcom Health Care
Malcom Health Care
Malcom Health Centre
Mareshwari Health Care Centre
Maria Healthcare and Dental services
Marina Dental Care
Mary J Medical Centre
Mawano Dental Medical Clinic
Maxi Health Center
May Medical Centre
Maya Health Centre
Medi-safe clinic
Medical Care Clinic And Nursing Home
Medical Centre
Medical Centre
Medical Link Services Mubaraq
Medicare Clinic
Medik Dental Surgery
Medilab (U) Ltd
Mellinium Medical Services
Mellinium Medical Services
MERCY Medical Clinic
MERCY Medical Clinic
MiC Medical Imaging Consultants
Mirembe Clinic
Moon Light Star Clinic
Moon Light Star Clinic
Mother Kevin Drug Shop
MS family health clinic
Mukisa Nursing Home
Mukyala Mukasa Kawempe Domiciliary
Mult Care Medical Centre
Mwebaza Medical Clinic
Mwebaza Medical Clinic
Mwesigwa Medical Centre
Naggulu Health Care Clinic
Nakawa Health Care
Namela Lab and Clinic
Namirembe Medical Clinic
Nation Clinic
Natural Chinese Herbal & Acupuncture Clinic
Nelson Medical Specialists
Nessa Medical Centre
Nessa Medical Centre
New Clinical Administration Building
NG Ebenezer Medical Services
nnyange medical centre
Norvik Clinic
Nyondo Clinic
Orange Clinic
Pan Health Clinic
Pan Health Clinic
Perez Clinic
Philomela Health Care Clinic
Phyto Clinic
Phyto Clinic
Power Medi-Car
Prime Health Medical and Diagnostic Centre
Prime Medical Clinic
Princeton Children's Medical Centre
Quick Life Saver Clinic
Regava Clinic
Rehabilitation Center
Reproductive Health Uganda Katego Clinic
Rhema Medical And Dental Clinic
Rhona Clinic
Rift Vallet Medical Centre - Eddwaliro
Rift Valley Medical Centre
Rite Aid Clinic
River Jordan Medical Centre
River Jordan Medical Centre
Riyath Medical Centre
Riyath Medical Centre
Ronah Medical Centre
Ronah Medical Centre
Ronela Medical Centre
Rosana Clinic
Rosana Clinic
Rosana Clinic
Roy Medical Centre
Roy Medical Centre
Rumat Clinic
Saint Josephs clinic
Saint Jude Medical Center
Saint Thereza Domiciliary Clinic
Savannah Clinic
Senarod Children's Clinic
Shalom Medicare and Diagnostic center
Shree R Medical Centre
Sky Medical Centre
Span Medicare
Span Medicare
St Anthony's Clinic
St Jude Francis Clinic
St. Ann Marie Children's Clinic
St. Johns Medical Centre
St. Johns Medical Centre
St. Kizito Bwayiise Clinic
St. Kizito Bwayiise Clinic
St. Luke clinic
STANISLUS MUGWANYA HEALTH UNIT
Stemu
Stemu
Sunbay Medical Center
Surgery Specialist
The Allied Consultance clinic
The Surgery
The Total Care Clinic
Tripple M Medical Clinic
Tropical Spa Clinic
Tropical Spa Clinic
Twins Medical Center
Uganda Cancer Institute
Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
Ultra Care Medical Services
Universal health care
UPMB Optical Centre
Upright Clinic
Upright Clinic
Upright Clinic
Viga Clinic
Vyne Medical Centre
Vyne Medical Centre
Waic Medical Center
World PolyClinic
XABIX MEDICAL CLINIC
Zam Zam Medical Centre
Zenah Drug Shop
Zenah Drug Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakiso

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jesus Hero of Miracle Centre Ministries
Kayunga Church of uganda
St luke church of Uganda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

Around Wakiso

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 2
Bars 4
Supermarkets 6
Banks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Wakiso

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Lubya Hill
  • • Makerere Hill
  • • Manja hill
  • • Nakitokaro hill
  • • Namagoma hill
  • + 2 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Lubiri Lwa Namasole E'Kagoma

🇺🇬 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 Wakiso

What is the population of Wakiso?

Wakiso has a population of 87,900 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wakiso?

Wakiso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.

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