Location & Surroundings
Anaka is a town in Northern Region, Uganda with 24,000 inhabitants, at 998 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulu, 44 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 265 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: اناکا · അനക · Անակա
Overview
Anaka is town Council in Northern Region, Uganda.
It is located in Nwoya District, Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,000 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Nwoya District
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 36' 4" N, 31° 56' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 998 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 24,000
- Pop. Density 4,402 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:06
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Alternate Names
azb
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اناکا
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അനക
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Անակա
Weather in Anaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Anaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.16 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.3 | 0.9 | 63 | 91 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.6 | 100 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 112 | 79 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 96 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 263 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 4.70 / 5.02 | 97 | 703.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.0 | 43 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.14 / 5.16 | 100 | 165.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 104 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 249 | 83 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 94 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 345 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.55 / 0.67 | 56 | 714.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 0.6 | 111 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 85 | 212.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.2 | 121 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 153 | 66 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 3.4 | 94 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 92 | 605.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 3.3 | 138 | 88 | 1,016.9 | 0.26 / 0.39 | 100 | 84.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Anaka?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Anaka today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Anaka?
Local time is 06:06. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Anaka?
Anaka is a populated place.
How many people live in Anaka?
Population about 24,000.
What is the elevation of Anaka?
DEM 998 m.
Where is Anaka located?
It is at 2.60114, 31.94749 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Anaka in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)