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Moroto
City in Northern, Uganda
Overview
Moroto, set at the edge of the Karamoja mountains in Northern Uganda, is known for its blend of traditional Karamojong culture and emerging modernization. The city serves as the main gateway to both unique cultural experiences and stunning landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Northern
Population
16,300
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
2.53°, 34.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$228
Local Income
$75
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
13.8°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
722 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 50/100.
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