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Kasese

City in Western, Uganda

Overview

Kasese is a lively town in Western Uganda, set at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains. Known for its mining heritage and proximity to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese attracts adventure-seekers, business travelers, and nature lovers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
115,400
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.18°, 30.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$495
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$160
Cashless
35
English
60
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
12.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1197 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
105 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KSE
Distance
2 km

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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 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 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.

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