Mbarara
Uganda's second-largest city, Mbarara sits in the country's Western Region and serves as the main commercial hub for the surrounding south-western districts. Elevated to city status in 2020, it takes its name from a colonial mispronunciation of Emburara, a tall grass that once covered the area. The city sits within reach of both mountains and water, making it a practical base for exploring this part of Uganda.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population221,300
- Nearest water from center 9.4 km5.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.6 km4.7 mi
Mbarara: quick answers
Where is Mbarara?
Mbarara is in Uganda.
How do you get to Mbarara?
The nearest airport is Mbarara (MBQ), about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mbarara?
The warmest month is February, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is October, with about 116 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mbarara?
OpenStreetMap lists 17 restaurants and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.