Buyende Population 2026

Buyende has a population of 29,700, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,700

Rank in Uganda

#65

Coordinates

1.15°N, 33.16°E

~1,046 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

113 km

70 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 Buyende

Kamuli67,800 people · ~23 km away
Kaliro20,500 people · ~48 km away
Buwenge24,200 people · ~56 km away
Kayunga30,000 people · ~58 km away
Pallisa42,300 people · ~62 km away
Busembatia15,889 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buyende?

Buyende has a population of 29,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Buyende in?

Buyende is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Buyende the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 113 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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