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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 · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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