# Namayingo District, Eastern Region – Counties & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namayingo/ District · Eastern Region # Namayingo District Namayingo District is a district of Uganda in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **288,419 people** in 2022 on 4,668 km² (about 62 per km²). Its main town is Namayingo. It is divided into 1 county. 183 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 175 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 288,419people (2022) - 4,668km² - 1county - 175mapped services ## How many people live in Namayingo District? Namayingo District had an estimated **288,419 people** in 2022 — 2.4% of Eastern Region, 65th of 135 districts. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (below the Eastern Region figure of 1,057). Spread over 4,668 km², that is about **62 people per km²**, 122nd of 135 districts. 51.6% of people are children under 15 and 1.8% 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 114 children and older people. 0–4 ****59,981** 5–9 ****49,587** 10–14 ****39,235** 15–19 ****30,693** 20–24 ****23,126** 25–29 ****18,671** 30–34 ****17,111** 35–39 ****13,390** 40–44 ****10,018** 45–49 ****7,475** 50–54 ****6,068** 55–59 ****4,539** 60–64 ****3,441** 65–69 ****1,881** 70–74 ****1,376** 75–79 ****971** 80+ ****856** 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 Namayingo District? Namayingo District lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 3 other districts: [Bugiri District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/bugiri/), [Busia District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/busia/) and [Mayuge District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mayuge/). By area it is the 6th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 12.2% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/). The centre of Namayingo District is about 152 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 104 km from Jinja, the main town of Eastern Region. The centre point is at -0.2699° N, 33.8137° 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 Namayingo District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Namayingo District: 2 ruins. - Ruiny · ruins - Ruiny · ruins 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: Namayingo 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) · Kisumu104 km - Entebbe International Airport (EBB) · Entebbe156 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:35) and shortest in May (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 18:43). 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 Namayingo District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Bukooli County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namayingo/bukooli/) 4,668 9 175 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 Namayingo District - Namavundu17,300 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 Namayingo District Named natural and historic features inside Namayingo District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 rivers and streams. - Buloha - Khabere - Kibimba - Kiliba - Lugada - Luyunia - Maingo - Mayanja - Nabihindwe - Namagenge - Nawaibete - Seeme - Walumbe ### Coast and islands 11 islands; 9 headlands; 4 bays. - Bugana Island - Bukaka Point - Bulemezi Point - Businoko Point - Kaina Island - Komogwe Island - Lolui Island - Lufudu Bay - Lugala Point - Lugambo Bay - Luvangu Island - Matale Point - Meru Point - Munene Island - Nambewa Island - North West Sigulu Point - Pringle Bay - Sidome Bay - Sigulu Island - Siro Island - Ugana South Point - Ugana West Point - Visa Island - Waiasi Island ### Hills and mountains 16 hills. - Nangoma · 1,313 m - Nampongwe · 1,284 m - Siavona · 1,251 m - Nanjala · 1,236 m - Siabwiru · 1,236 m - Bulamba · 1,232 m - Mabuka · 1,192 m - Sinde · 1,188 m - Bumeru · 1,186 m - Bugali · 1,185 m - Busungu · 1,174 m - Bukereye · 1,172 m - Busisama · 1,164 m - Buduma · 1,163 m - Bukone · 1,157 m - Sigulu · 1,133 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 forest reserve. - Kyabona Local Forest Reserve - Luvunia Forest Reserve 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 Namayingo District and the best time to visit In Namayingo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Nov (24 °C). About 1,615 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (240 mm) and the driest Jul (50 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 85 Feb 26 75 Mar 25 195 Apr 24 240 May 24 192 Jun 24 72 Jul 24 50 Aug 24 83 Sep 25 102 Oct 24 156 Nov 24 216 Dec 25 148 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namayingo District Places mapped inside Namayingo District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels6 - Schools149 - Pharmacies10 - Restaurants2 - Police stations1 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 Namayingo District?In Eastern Region, Uganda - What is the population of Namayingo District?288,419 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Namayingo District?About 14 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Namayingo District?About 62 people per km² - What borders Namayingo District?Bugiri District, Busia District and Mayuge District - What is there to see in Namayingo District?Ruiny, Ruiny - What time zone is Namayingo District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Namayingo District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Namayingo District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Namayingo District?Namavundu - What is the highest point in Namayingo District?Nangoma (1,313 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Namayingo District?January to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Namayingo District?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Namayingo District?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Namayingo District?UG2055 (OCHA common operational dataset)