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Arua
City in Northern, Uganda
Overview
Arua is a busy commercial hub in northern Uganda, known for its lively markets, welcoming atmosphere, and proximity to the borders of South Sudan and DRC. The city blends local tradition with emerging urban development, offering authentic Ugandan experiences and access to natural beauty like Barifa Forest.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Northern
Population
384,656
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
3.02°, 30.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$510
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$70
Cashless
35
English
60
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
11.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1550 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RUA
Distance
3 km
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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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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