Busolwe Population 2026

Busolwe has a population of 16,800, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 100× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,800

Rank in Uganda

#123

Coordinates

0.85°N, 33.93°E

~1,085 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

161 km

100 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 Busolwe

Butaleja24,000 people · ~7 km away
Budaka29,100 people · ~17 km away
Namutumba22,600 people · ~27 km away
Tororo48,500 people · ~33 km away
Busembatia15,889 people · ~35 km away
Bugiri36,000 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Busolwe?

Busolwe has a population of 16,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Busolwe in?

Busolwe is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Busolwe the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 161 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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