# Mayuge District, Eastern Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mayuge/ District · Eastern Region # Mayuge District Mayuge District is a district of Uganda in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **626,886 people** in 2022 on 3,383 km² (about 185 per km²). Its main town is Mayuge. It is divided into 1 county. 387 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 395 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 626,886people (2022) - 3,383km² - 1county - 395mapped services ## How many people live in Mayuge District? Mayuge District had an estimated **626,886 people** in 2022 — 5.2% of Eastern Region, 11th of 135 districts. There are 1,071 women for every 1,000 men (above the Eastern Region figure of 1,057). Spread over 3,383 km², that is about **185 people per km²**, 84th of 135 districts. 51.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 14 years (it is 15 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 115 children and older people. 0–4 ****128,304** 5–9 ****106,950** 10–14 ****87,368** 15–19 ****70,061** 20–24 ****51,582** 25–29 ****39,939** 30–34 ****33,494** 35–39 ****26,929** 40–44 ****21,926** 45–49 ****16,924** 50–54 ****14,027** 55–59 ****9,094** 60–64 ****7,502** 65–69 ****4,203** 70–74 ****3,882** 75–79 ****2,249** 80+ ****2,452** Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-uga). ## Where is Mayuge District? Mayuge District lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bugiri District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/bugiri/), [Bugweri District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/bugweri/), [Buikwe District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/buikwe/), [Buvuma District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/buvuma/), [Iganga District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/iganga/), [Jinja District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/jinja/), [Luuka District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/luuka/) and [Namayingo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namayingo/). By area it is the 18th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 8.9% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/). The centre of Mayuge District is about 126 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 82 km from Jinja, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at 0.1931° S, 33.5904° E. Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga). ## Things to see in and around Mayuge District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mayuge District: 1 nature reserve; 1 attraction. - Bukaleba Central Proposed National Park · nature reserve - NAKATE DEMO FARM · attraction Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Mayuge District - Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Kampala - CurrencyShilling (UGX) - Country calling code+256 - LanguagesEnglish, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic - Plug typesType G · 240 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Kisumu International Airport (KIS) · Kisumu127 km - Entebbe International Airport (EBB) · Entebbe130 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:36) and shortest in Aug (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:53). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Counties of Mayuge District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Bunya County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mayuge/bunya/) 3,383 14 395 Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Mayuge District - Mayuge20,800 - Magamaga19,500 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Mayuge District Named natural and historic features inside Mayuge District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 39 rivers and streams. - Bukabale - Bukamuli - Bukumbi - Bukumbi - Galalo - Isongero - Kabere - Kagaga - Kamirantumbu - Kigwisa - Kitovu - Kitumbezi - Kyankuzi - Kyankuzi - Magoola - Mawandagire - Mawangagire - Mpata - Nabule - Nagawoloma - Naikote - Nakabale - Nakasamba - Nakyandima …and 15 more. ### Coast and islands 15 bays; 9 islands; 9 headlands. - Bulamba Bay - Buwumba Point - Bwagwe Point - Bwembe Bay - Bwembe Point - Dagusi Island - Hannington Bay - Igalalo Bay - Ikunyu Island - Kabaganja Island - Kafunda Bay - Kanjego Bay - Kanyomozi Bay - Katale Point - Kaza Island - Kidibuli Bay - Kivule Point - MacDonald Bay - Masiwa Island - Nainaivi Island - Nakalanga Point - Nambogwe Point - Namoni Point - Namugonya Bay …and 9 more. ### Hills and mountains 31 hills. - Bukaleba · 1,352 m - Gulibi · 1,337 m - Malongwe · 1,314 m - Namafuma · 1,312 m - Musoli · 1,310 m - Walulumbu · 1,276 m - Busira · 1,271 m - Gombe · 1,269 m - Kizito · 1,269 m - Nakalyango · 1,269 m - Nabubi · 1,268 m - Kioga · 1,246 m - Waitambogwe · 1,242 m - Busamu · 1,235 m - Buyobo · 1,234 m - Biemba · 1,228 m - Lwandera · 1,225 m - Buwaya · 1,224 m - Kinawambuzi · 1,224 m - Namayebe · 1,218 m - Mizizingo · 1,208 m - Mukobe · 1,207 m - Musubi · 1,203 m - Mauta · 1,198 m …and 7 more. ### Forests and nature 4 forest reserves; 1 forest. - Bukaleba Forest Reserve - Bukaleba Forest Reserve - Namafuma Forest Reserve - South Busoga Forest Reserve - Walulumbu Forest Reserve ### History 1 fort. - Fort Thruston ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Magamaga Station Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Mayuge District and the best time to visit In Mayuge District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,815 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (274 mm) and the driest Jul (63 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 98 Feb 25 79 Mar 25 206 Apr 24 274 May 24 210 Jun 24 90 Jul 24 63 Aug 24 97 Sep 24 128 Oct 24 180 Nov 24 231 Dec 24 160 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mayuge District Places mapped inside Mayuge District in open map data, by type. - Hospitals13 - Banks1 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps15 - Hotels6 - Schools345 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies6 - Restaurants2 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Mayuge District?In Eastern Region, Uganda - What is the population of Mayuge District?626,886 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Mayuge District?About 14 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Mayuge District?About 185 people per km² - What borders Mayuge District?Bugiri District, Bugweri District, Buikwe District, Buvuma District, Iganga District, Jinja District, Luuka District and Namayingo District - What is there to see in Mayuge District?Bukaleba Central Proposed National Park, NAKATE DEMO FARM - What time zone is Mayuge District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Mayuge District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Mayuge District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Mayuge District?Mayuge - What is the highest point in Mayuge District?Bukaleba (1,352 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mayuge District?January to February and June to August - How many hospitals are in Mayuge District?13 mapped - How many banks are in Mayuge District?1 mapped - How many ATMs are in Mayuge District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mayuge District?15 mapped - What is the P-code of Mayuge District?UG2053 (OCHA common operational dataset)