Bugembe Population 2026

Bugembe has a population of 45,600, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,600

Rank in Uganda

#47

Coordinates

0.48°N, 33.24°E

~1,312 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

76 km

47 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 Bugembe

Kakira35,800 people · ~6 km away
Jinja93,061 people · ~6 km away
Njeru178,800 people · ~8 km away
Magamaga19,500 people · ~13 km away
Buwenge24,200 people · ~20 km away
Mayuge20,800 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bugembe?

Bugembe has a population of 45,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Bugembe in?

Bugembe is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Bugembe the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 76 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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