Butemba Population 2026

Butemba has a population of 18,800, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 89× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,800

Rank in Uganda

#110

Coordinates

1.16°N, 31.61°E

~1,108 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

143 km

89 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 Butemba

Lwakyomba20,500 people · ~24 km away
Kiboga22,400 people · ~33 km away
Buhimba19,500 people · ~40 km away
Hoima122,700 people · ~42 km away
Kikube18,100 people · ~48 km away
Kakumiro15,900 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Butemba?

Butemba has a population of 18,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Butemba in?

Butemba is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Butemba the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 143 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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