Arua
This busy commercial hub in Uganda's northwest uplands, Arua draws independent travellers with its compact centre, local café scene, and the lively street-level energy visible in its sun-baked public spaces.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population72,400
- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
Nearest airports
Arua: quick answers
Where is Arua?
Arua is in Uganda.
How do you get to Arua?
The nearest airport is Arua (RUA), about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Arua?
The warmest month is February, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is August, with about 179 mm7.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Arua?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Arua?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Koboko.