Busia Population 2026

Busia has a population of 64,900, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,900

Rank in Uganda

#34

Coordinates

0.47°N, 34.09°E

~1,219 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

169 km

105 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
Soroti	60,900	#36
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45
Bugembe	45,600	#47

Cities near Busia

Tororo48,500 people · ~27 km away
Malaba20,800 people · ~27 km away
Namavundu17,300 people · ~33 km away
Bugiri36,000 people · ~41 km away
Busolwe16,800 people · ~47 km away
Butaleja24,000 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Busia?

Busia has a population of 64,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Busia in?

Busia is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Busia the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 169 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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