Bunamwaya Population 2026

Bunamwaya has a population of 413,400, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.8% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

413,400

Rank in Uganda

Coordinates

0.25°N, 32.56°E

~1,203 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

8 km

5 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
Kyengera	285,400	#5
Kasangati	207,800	#7
Mukono	191,300	#8
Njeru	178,800	#9
Katabi	154,300	#11

Cities near Bunamwaya

Kajansi135,600 people · ~5 km away
Kampala1,680,600 people · ~8 km away
Kyengera285,400 people · ~8 km away
Nansana532,800 people · ~13 km away
Kira462,900 people · ~18 km away
Wakiso87,900 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bunamwaya?

Bunamwaya has a population of 413,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Bunamwaya in?

Bunamwaya is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Bunamwaya the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 8 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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