Buwenge Population 2026

Buwenge has a population of 24,200, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 69× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,200

Rank in Uganda

#80

Coordinates

0.65°N, 33.17°E

~1,124 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

75 km

47 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 Buwenge

Bugembe45,600 people · ~20 km away
Kakira35,800 people · ~20 km away
Njeru178,800 people · ~23 km away
Jinja93,061 people · ~24 km away
Magamaga19,500 people · ~24 km away
Kayunga30,000 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buwenge?

Buwenge has a population of 24,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Buwenge in?

Buwenge is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Buwenge the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 75 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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