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A few facts about Fort Portal

  • With about 61,000 inhabitants, Fort Portal is one of the 50 largest places in Uganda.
  • It's part of the Western Region.
  • It's about 259 km to Kampala, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Mbarara is about 147 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Buhesi (11 km), Kibiito (22 km) and Bundibugyo (24 km).

A first date in Fort Portal

Daytime dates suit a town like Fort Portal: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Fort Portal: questions and answers

How far around Fort Portal can I search?

More than 230,000 people live within 50 km of Fort Portal, in 10 towns and cities including Kyenjojo, Bundibugyo and Nyahuka. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Fort Portal free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Fort Portal or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Fort Portal real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Fort Portal?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Uganda or abroad.

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