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Busia
City in Eastern, Uganda
Overview
Busia is a lively border town in Eastern Uganda famous for its trade, cultural diversity, and as a gateway to Kenya. The city offers an authentic local experience with busy markets, community life, and friendly residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Eastern
Population
64,900
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.47°, 34.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$355
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
22.8°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
11.6°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1848 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRY
Distance
25 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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