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Kotido

City in Northern, Uganda

Overview

Kotido is a lively town in Northern Uganda and the cultural hub of the Karamoja region. Known for its busy markets, traditional Karimojong culture, and close proximity to beautiful savannah landscapes, Kotido offers a unique, authentic experience for adventurous travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Northern
Population
75,700
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
2.98°, 34.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$360
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$60
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
23.3°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
12.8°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
760 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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