Budadiri Population 2026

Budadiri has a population of 19,200, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 88× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,200

Rank in Uganda

#108

Coordinates

1.15°N, 34.33°E

~1,417 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

215 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Mbale	111,300	#20
Jinja	93,061	#24
Kamuli	67,800	#31
Iganga	65,500	#33
Busia	64,900	#34
Soroti	60,900	#36
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45

Cities near Budadiri

Sironko19,300 people · ~13 km away
Mbale111,300 people · ~18 km away
Nakaloke33,700 people · ~20 km away
Manafwa16,000 people · ~23 km away
Kapchorwa51,200 people · ~31 km away
Budaka29,100 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Budadiri?

Budadiri has a population of 19,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Budadiri in?

Budadiri is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Budadiri the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 215 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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