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Mbale

City in Eastern, Uganda

Overview

Mbale is a lively city set at the foot of Mt. Elgon in eastern Uganda, known for its lively markets, multicultural communities, and proximity to stunning natural attractions. With a mix of urban energy and access to outdoor adventures, Mbale offers a rich Ugandan experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Eastern
Population
586,300
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
1.08°, 34.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$565
Local Cost
$248
Local Income
$110
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1667 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TRY
Distance
45 km

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 3 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 62/100.

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