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Gulu
City in Northern, Uganda
Overview
Gulu is the largest city in Northern Uganda, serving as a lively hub for commerce, education, and culture in the region. It boasts energetic markets, a growing arts scene, and a blend of modern and traditional Ugandan life. The city is also close to dramatic landscapes and eco-tourism destinations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Northern
Population
233,271
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
2.77°, 32.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$570
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
13.6°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
1084 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
39
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ULU
Distance
4 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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