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Masaka
City in Central, Uganda
Overview
Masaka is a lively city in Uganda's Central Region, blending busy markets with a laid-back local culture. It is a regional commercial hub and gateway to southwestern Uganda, offering both urban excitement and easy access to the beautiful countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Central
Population
294,166
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
-0.33°, 31.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$100
Cashless
35
English
60
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
16.0°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1239 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 5 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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