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Kireka

City in Central, Uganda

Overview

Kireka is a lively township in the Central region of Uganda situated on the outskirts of Kampala. Known for its busy markets and dynamic residential areas, the city provides a glimpse into local Ugandan urban life with a mix of tradition and progress.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Central
Population
17,947
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.35°, 32.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$488
Local Cost
$246
Local Income
$120
Cashless
40
English
65
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
23 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
EBB
Distance
41 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.

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 65/100.

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