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Kampala

City in Central, Uganda

Overview

Kampala, the lively capital of Uganda, blends urban energy with lush landscapes and a multicultural atmosphere. The city is a hub for business, arts, and a thriving culinary scene, set amidst seven historic hills.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Uganda

Region

Central

Population

1,797,722

Time Zone

Africa/Kampala

Coordinates

0.32°, 32.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$915

Local Cost

$390

Local Income

$150

Cashless

English

Temperature

22.4°C

Summer Avg

21.7°C

Winter Avg

23.5°C

Record High

37.9°C

Record Low

12.5°C

Humidity

74%

Precipitation

1397 mm

Internet Speed

32 Mbps

Upload

32 Mbps

Latency

12 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

EBB

Distance

34 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

49 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Busabala road (zone) Busabala road zone follows the main traffic artery connecting Kampala with Lake Victoria. It has scattered residential plots, informal shops, and a few roadside restaurants.Dubai (zone) Dubai (zone) covers both historic and newer sections, mixing old souks with modern high-rises and malls. Many government offices and business centers line its main roads.Juuko (zone) Juuko (zone) is mainly residential with local businesses along the main roads. Streets are busy during the day but quiet down at night.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 49 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.

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