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Bugembe
City in Eastern, Uganda
Overview
Bugembe is a rapidly developing town in Eastern Uganda, situated just outside the city of Jinja. Known for its dynamic markets, proximity to the Nile, and rich sense of local community, Bugembe offers an authentic Ugandan experience off the typical tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Eastern
Population
45,600
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.48°, 33.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$415
Local Cost
$228
Local Income
$90
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
13.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1500 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JIN
Distance
6 km
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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.
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 50/100.
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