Bukomero Population 2026

Bukomero has a population of 16,400, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 102× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,400

Rank in Uganda

#128

Coordinates

0.70°N, 32.03°E

~1,148 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

75 km

47 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Kampala	1,680,600	#1
Nansana	532,800	#2
Kira	462,900	#3
Bunamwaya	413,400	#4
Kyengera	285,400	#5
Kasangati	207,800	#7
Mukono	191,300	#8
Njeru	178,800	#9

Cities near Bukomero

Bukuya26,972 people · ~23 km away
Kasanda17,000 people · ~30 km away
Mityana105,200 people · ~31 km away
Kiboga22,400 people · ~37 km away
Namasuba22,507 people · ~44 km away
Luwero49,100 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bukomero?

Bukomero has a population of 16,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Bukomero in?

Bukomero is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Bukomero the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 75 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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