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Gulu
City · Uganda · Northern Region
Gulu is a major city in Northern Region, Uganda, with a population of about 177,400. The local time zone is Africa/Kampala (UTC+3). The nearest major city is Kitgum, about 86 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
06:45–19:02
Climate type
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Population: 177,400
01Map
Coordinates2.7746, 32.2990
Coordinates (DMS)2°46′28″N, 32°17′56″E
Elevation1,104 m
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Also known as: Gul, Gulu, Nkoulou, Qulu, ULU, gu lu, gullu, gulu
02Daylight by month
11.9J
11.9F
12M
12.1A
12.1M
12.2J
12.1J
12.1A
12S
11.9O
11.9N
11.8D
Longest day in Jun (12.2 h), shortest in Dec (11.8 h).
03Nearby places
Opit23,200
↘ 26.7 km away
Nwoya
↙ 36.6 km away
Amuru
← 40.3 km away
Anaka24,000
↙ 43.5 km away
Oyam
↓ 60.8 km away
Kole
↘ 69.5 km away
Kitgum56,891
↗ 86 km away
Adjumani37,100
↖ 87.7 km away
Pader14,800
→ 88.3 km away
Lira119,323
↘ 88.7 km away
04Climate
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gulu in?
Gulu is in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+3). This offset is used for all local time in Gulu.
Where is Gulu located?
Gulu is located in Northern Region, Uganda. Its position is 2.7746, 32.2990.
What are the GPS coordinates of Gulu?
The geographic coordinates of Gulu are 2.7746, 32.2990 (2°46′28″N, 32°17′56″E). It sits at an elevation of about 1,104 m above sea level.
What is the population of Gulu?
Gulu has a population of about 177,400 people, according to GeoNames data.