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Kumi
City in Eastern, Uganda
Overview
Kumi is a lively commercial town in Eastern Uganda, best known for its rural charm and proximity to scenic Lake Bisina. With a population just under 300,000, it balances local tradition with modest urban growth, offering an authentic window into northeastern Ugandan life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Eastern
Population
286,992
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
1.46°, 33.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$65
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
14.2°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
1149 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SRT
Distance
46 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 70/100.
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