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Lira
City in Northern, Uganda
Overview
Lira is one of Northern Uganda's key commercial cities, blending a dynamic urban atmosphere with strong community traditions. Its lively markets and hospitable residents make it a distinctive hub for culture and commerce, while offering a gateway to the region's history and countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Northern
Population
116,500
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
2.25°, 32.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$616
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$90
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
953 mm
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
10
Parks
4
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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