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Kapchorwa
City in Eastern, Uganda
Overview
Kapchorwa, set on the slopes of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda, is famous for stunning landscapes, waterfalls, and lively markets. The city is a gateway to adventure in the Sebei region, including Sipi Falls and world-class running trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Eastern
Population
51,200
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
1.40°, 34.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$383
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$85
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
12.1°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1222 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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