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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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