Lira lies at latitude 2°17' North and longitude 32°56' East, placing it just north of the Equator and east of the Principal Meridian. The city sits on a relatively flat landscape, characterized by open grasslands, scattered woodlands, and fertile soils that support agriculture.

Lira City experiences a tropical savanna climate, with two distinct seasons: a rainy season (typically from March to November) and a dry season (from December to February). Temperatures are generally warm throughout the year, making the city habitable and conducive for both urban life and agricultural activity.

The city is divided into 2 main divisions and further subdivided into 49 wards and 236 cells, each with residential, commercial, and institutional developments.

A table showing area coverage of Lira city in terms of divisions

DIVISION	SIZE (km²)	PERCENTAGE (%)
City West Division	92.6Km²	33%
City East Division	192Km²	67%
Total	284.6Km²	100%

Schools and Health Facilities

A table showing schools and institutions in Lira City

SCHOOL/ INSTITUTION	OWNERSHIP
SCHOOL/ INSTITUTION	GOVERNMENT	PRIVATE
Primary	44	108
Secondary	7	32
Technical College	1	19
Nurse Training	1	8
Laboratory	0	1
University	1	3, 3 affiliates
Nursery	N/A	142

A table showing health facilities in Lira city

LEVEL	GOV’T	PNF
Regional Referral Hospital (RRH)	1	0
GH	1	1
Health Center IV (HCIV)	2	0
Health Center III (HCIII)	9	3
Health Center II (HCII)	1	1
Total	14	5

NB: There are 118 clinics

History and culture

Geography and landmarks