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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
40
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$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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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 6 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 60/100.
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