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Hoima
City in Western, Uganda
Overview
Hoima, the lively center of the Western Region, is known as the 'Oil City' due to its rapidly growing infrastructure and economic opportunities. It offers a genuine Ugandan experience, with lively markets, local cuisine, and friendly residents set amidst the green rolling hills of Bunyoro.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
39,644
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
1.43°, 31.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$390
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
16.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1063 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
72 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 40/100.
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