Sikye
in Nakasongola District of Central Region, Uganda

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
1.317 and 32.400 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 1° 19' 0" and E 32° 24' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - UGX
Spoken languages:
English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:44 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 6:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.829 and -140.081 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Atiheu
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Uganda in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Uganda.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Uganda. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Delve into Sikye

Sikye in Nakasongola District (Central Region) is located in Uganda about 70 mi (or 113 km) north of Kampala, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sikye is now 02:44 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Sikye. The closest airport in Uganda is Masindi Airport in a distance of 55 mi (or 89 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi in a distance of 68 mi (or 109 km), South.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nakasongola, Luwero, Amolatar, Nakaseke and Kyankwanzi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Uganda

Published: May 20, 2008
Length: 08:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: friarwojtek

Kakooge - Uganda (Franciscan mission) more: www.greyfriars.ug.


Uganda: Rundreise, Erlebnisreise durch die Perle Afrikas

Published: December 28, 2010
Length: 53:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Reisedoktor

http://www.reisedoktor.com/rundreisen/uganda auf Visite in Uganda: Rundreise, Erlebnisreise durch die Perle Afrikas.


Trevor's Trip to Uganda

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 36:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greenlanes NS

A look back at Trevor Garrett's trip from Clontarf to Uganda (Summer 2014).


The first episode of Denis' inspiring journey of hope

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 41:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CBM UK

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Abacus African Vacations - Uganda Highlights

Published: March 01, 2013
Length: 35:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AbacusVacations

An Abacus African Vacation video tour of the highlights of Uganda - The Pearl of Africa! The video starts off in Bwindi impenetrable forest, a world heritage site and home to most of the world's...


UAPO (in-country short); Uganda

Published: November 24, 2013
Length: 03:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: halleproject

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Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 01:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Habari Travel


Breaking new ground

Published: August 19, 2013
Length: 20:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the Unit

Breaking new grounds focuses on FAO and ECHO's efforts to link relief, rehabilitation and development in Uganda's northern region that was affected by war for 20 years. The video highlights...


Ugandas Happy

Published: March 13, 2015
Length: 44:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jacob Hughes-PIckering

Recently returned from my 5th trip to Uganda. So I thought i'd make a fun little video showing some of the great times I had there. Most of my time in Uganda I spent working with and orphanage...


Parel van Afrika - deel 5

Published: February 16, 2013
Length: 27:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Habari Travel

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Uganda

Republic of UgandaJamhuri ya Uganda Flag of Uganda Coat of arms of Uganda Motto: "Kwa ajili ya Mungu na Nchi yangu""For God and My Country" Anthem: Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty Location of Uganda Capitaland largest cityKampala Official languages Swahili English Vernacularlanguages Luganda Luo Runyankore Runyoro Ateso Lumasaba Lusoga Samia Swahili Ethnic groups (2002) 16.9% Baganda 9.5% Banyankole 8.4% Basoga 6.9% Bakiga 6.4% Iteso 6.1% Langi 4.7% Acholi 4.6% Bagisu 4.2% Lugbara 2.7% Bunyoro 29.6% others Demonym Ugandan Government Presidential republic  -  President Yoweri Museveni  -  Vice President Edward Ssekandi  -  Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi Legislature Parliament Independence  -  from the United Kingdom 9 October 1962   -  Current constitution 8 October 1995  Area  -  Total 236,040 km 91,136 sq mi   -  Water (%) 15.39 Population  -  2012 estimate 35,873,253  -  2002 census 24,227,297  -  Density 137.1/km 355.2/sq mi GDP  2011 estimate  -  Total $46.368 billion  -  Per capita $1,341 GDP (nominal) 2012 estimate  -  Total $19.399 billion  -  Per capita $532 Gini (1998)43medium HDI (2011)11px 0.446low · 161st Currency Ugandan shilling Time zone EAT  -  Summer  not observed  Drives on the left Calling code +256 ISO 3166 code UG Internet TLD .

Located at 1.28, 32.39 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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