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Mbarara
City in Western, Uganda
Overview
Mbarara is a dynamic city in Western Uganda, renowned for its lively local markets, educational institutions, and proximity to wildlife reserves. As a key regional hub, it combines urban life with laid-back rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
264,425
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
-0.60°, 30.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$160
Cashless
40
English
65
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
10.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1091 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBQ
Distance
8 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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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