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Jinja
City in Eastern, Uganda
Overview
Jinja is a lively city perched at the source of the Nile River, renowned for its adventure sports, scenic riverfront, and colonial-era charm. Known as the adrenaline capital of East Africa, it draws visitors for both relaxation and excitement.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Eastern
Population
279,184
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.44°, 33.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$555
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$160
Cashless
30
English
70
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
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
21
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JIN
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 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 55/100.
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