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Fort Portal
City in Western, Uganda
Overview
Fort Portal is a scenic city in Western Uganda, set amidst rolling hills and crater lakes near the Rwenzori Mountains. It's a gateway to Kibale National Park and known for its relaxed ambiance, friendly locals, and lively markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
60,800
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.66°, 30.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$495
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
45
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1439 mm
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
12
Parks
5
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
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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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