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Kisoro
City in Western, Uganda
Overview
Kisoro is a picturesque town in western Uganda, set at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains near the borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's famed as a gateway to gorilla trekking and lush highland scenery, attracting adventure seekers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
17,700
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
-1.29°, 29.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$390
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$70
Cashless
30
English
45
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1692 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RHG
Distance
24 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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 2026-01-15.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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