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Rukungiri
City in Western, Uganda
Overview
Rukungiri is a charming town in Western Uganda, known for its rolling hills, friendly community, and busy markets. As a gateway to surrounding attractions and a base for exploring Southwestern Uganda, it blends traditional life with modern conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Region
Western
Population
37,200
Time Zone
Africa/Kampala
Coordinates
-0.84°, 29.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$85
Cashless
25
English
50
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
8.4°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1126 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KHX
Distance
30 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 54/100.
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