Anaka Population 2026

Anaka has a population of 24,000, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. It is about 70× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,000

Rank in Uganda

#82

Coordinates

2.60°N, 31.95°E

~998 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

264 km

164 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 Anaka

Gulu177,400 people · ~44 km away
Pakwach28,700 people · ~52 km away
Opit23,200 people · ~59 km away
Buyale36,700 people · ~76 km away
Kiryandongo Refugee Camp16,600 people · ~77 km away
Adjumani37,100 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Anaka?

Anaka has a population of 24,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Anaka in?

Anaka is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Anaka the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 264 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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