Bukuya Population 2026

Bukuya has a population of 26,972, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,972

Rank in Uganda

#76

Coordinates

0.68°N, 31.82°E

~1,164 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

94 km

58 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 Bukuya

Kasanda17,000 people · ~14 km away
Bukomero16,400 people · ~23 km away
Kiboga22,400 people · ~27 km away
Mityana105,200 people · ~37 km away
Mubende121,600 people · ~49 km away
Kakumiro15,900 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bukuya?

Bukuya has a population of 26,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Bukuya in?

Bukuya is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Bukuya the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 94 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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