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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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

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.
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 2026-01-15.

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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