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Yumbe, Uganda
Northern Region · Uganda
Yumbe is a mid-size city in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 47,600. Elevation: 3,222 ft (982 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yumbe
Yumbe is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the district headquarters of Yumbe District.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,600 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.4651°, 31.2469° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| Country | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
| State / Province | Northern Region |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.9 inches (1,317 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yumbe
Yumbe is a mid-size city in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 47,600. The city sits at an elevation of 3,222 feet (982 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.
Climate in Yumbe
Yumbe has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.4°C), the coldest is Jul (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1499 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Uganda avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.4651°N, 31.2469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in |
Yumbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in October to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Yumbe
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Chapel Tailoring School | College | - | , |
| Col Nasuru Ezaruku Amin Memorial Technical Insitute | College | 2016 | , |
| Govule Islamic Primary Teachers College | College | 2014 | , |
| Ikafe Police Training School | College | 1995 | , |
| Imvepi Secondary School | College | 2017 | , |
| LOCOPIO PolyTech | University | - | , |
| Muni Public University | University | - | , |
| Muni Public University | University | - | , |
| North East Africa Theological School | College | 2016 | , |
| Nyoko Polytechnic School | College | 1998 | , |
| Yo-Yo Vocational Skills And Training Center | University | 2018 | , |
| Yo-Yo Vocational Skills And Training Center | University | - | , |
Schools in Yumbe
105+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaba Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aliapi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aliba Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Geya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Imvenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kulinga Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kumuna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuru Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lomorojo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lomunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lomunga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyori Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okukunga Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Omba Techniical School | - | - | - | - |
| Paduru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pakayo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rimbe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Takwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Town View College Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wolo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Youth Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Yumbe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yumbe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Achilaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tuliki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abiriamajo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kululu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| LOCOPIO Primary School Playground | - | - | - | - |
| Guruju Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Inia Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lodonga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kulinga Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fauzu Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Banika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agonga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Acholi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikira Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fataha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aringa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-hira Nursery/primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Logoa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ojinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yumbe Model Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Govule Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuru Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alinga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Global Dream Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yumbe Calvary Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Umma Islamic Institute Yumbe | - | - | - | - |
| Yumbe Town View College | - | - | - | - |
| Bilijia Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yambura Home Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Kisimunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lukutua Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Apo Army Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Apo Seed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eleke Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Odropi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aringa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Daniel Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Angle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Universal Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Yumbe Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Minor Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Star Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St.Catherine Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tawakal Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manibe Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Limidia Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Limidia Secondary High School | - | - | - | - |
| Anisuar Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Care Nursery And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mulumbe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aribirimajo School | - | - | - | - |
| Nipata Vellay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lori High Land Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| High Land Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinda Child Friendly Space | - | - | - | - |
| Ariju Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Nipata Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| East Alipi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Barakala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elekile | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ariju Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Nipata Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nipata Vellay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Happy Child Friendly Space | - | - | - | - |
| Abiriamajo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinda Child Friendly Space | - | - | - | - |
| Lori High Land Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Local Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| New Generation Community Child Friendly Space And Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| LOCOPIO Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Yumbe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abatua Livestock Market | |||||
| Abelekoni Market | |||||
| Abiriamajo market | |||||
| Abiriamajo Market | |||||
| Abiriamajo market | |||||
| Achianuku Market | |||||
| Alaba | |||||
| Alaba | |||||
| Alaba Market | |||||
| Ambelechu Market | |||||
| Andia market | |||||
| Anenia Market | |||||
| Animicia market | |||||
| Aninia Market | |||||
| Aniti Market | |||||
| Anyumben Market | |||||
| Awabani | |||||
| Banika Market | |||||
| Barakala Market | |||||
| Bidi Bidi Camp zone 2 Market Place | |||||
| Block B Market | |||||
| Edeku | |||||
| Gadania Market | |||||
| Giko market | |||||
| Gross Router | |||||
| Ichikiti Vsla Tailoring Group | |||||
| Ijekije Market Center | |||||
| Kerila market | |||||
| Koka Market | |||||
| Komendaku Market | |||||
| Konyokonyo Market Centre | |||||
| Koro market Place | |||||
| Koro market Place | |||||
| Koro market Place | |||||
| Koro market Place | |||||
| Kubala | |||||
| Kubala Live Stock | |||||
| Kulikulinga Market | |||||
| Kumuyo market | |||||
| Kumuyo Market | |||||
| Kuru Market | |||||
| Lokora Market | |||||
| Lokunene Market | |||||
| Mahad Masjid And Sons Grinding Machine | |||||
| Mango Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market Center | |||||
| Mavule Market | |||||
| Mgbafia Market Centre | |||||
| Mulemule market center | |||||
| Nadia Faida Tailoring And Training Center | |||||
| Ngakuyi | |||||
| Odujo Market | |||||
| Okukua Green Market | |||||
| Oluodri | |||||
| Oyakua Market | |||||
| Polota Market | |||||
| Rimbe Market | |||||
| swinger block 6 market | |||||
| Tilani Market | |||||
| Tuliki | |||||
| Ujiiw Market | |||||
| Ujipaku Market | |||||
| Ulugo Market | |||||
| Village 2 market | |||||
| Yumbe Market | |||||
| Yumbe Market |
Hotels in Yumbe
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yumbe
37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Yumbe
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yumbe
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yumbe
46 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yumbe
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yumbe
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yumbe
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yumbe
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arua Airport | RUA | Medium Airport |
| Adjumani Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kajo Keji Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kere Kere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koboko Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moyo Airport | OYG | Small Airport |
| Yei Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yumbe
94 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Kawf Mosque | |
| Alipi Catholic Church | |
| Ambayo Mosque | |
| Amen Commission Church | |
| Amir Mosque | |
| Anisuri Mosque | |
| Anyumben Church | |
| Anyumben Mosque | |
| Arafa | |
| Arafa Mosque | |
| Arajago Mosque | |
| Ave Maria Chapel | |
| Drakachi Mosque | |
| Fatah Mosque | |
| Fataha Mosque | |
| Fawuzi Agonga Mosque | |
| Fawuzi Mosque | |
| Guba Kerila Mosque | |
| Hababu Mosque | |
| Hamim Mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uganda
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yumbe
What is the population of Yumbe?
Yumbe has a population of 47,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 317.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yumbe?
Yumbe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches.