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Kilembe
City in Western, Uganda
Overview
Kilembe, set in Uganda's Western region beside the Rwenzori Mountains, is a small mining town best known for its scenic beauty, local hospitality, and proximity to trekking routes. It offers a low-key, authentic Ugandan experience with easy access to nature and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
7,914
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
0.20°, 30.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
34
Monthly Cost
$363
Local Cost
$172
Local Income
$75
Cashless
15
English
55
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KSE
Distance
10 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 38/100.
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