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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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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 2025-12-05.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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