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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
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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