Abim Population 2026

Abim has a population of 24,400, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. It is about 69× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abim (capital Kampala shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,400

Rank in Uganda

#79

Coordinates

2.70°N, 33.68°E

~1,468 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

292 km

181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Gulu	177,400	#10
Lira	119,323	#16
Kotido	75,700	#28
Arua	72,400	#29
Apac	67,700	#32
Koboko	64,500	#35
Kitgum	56,891	#39
Yumbe	47,600	#46

Cities near Abim

Kotido75,700 people · ~59 km away
Lira119,323 people · ~100 km away
Dokolo23,700 people · ~105 km away
Kitgum56,891 people · ~109 km away
Soroti60,900 people · ~110 km away
Moroto16,300 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abim?

Abim has a population of 24,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Abim in?

Abim is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Abim the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 292 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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