Iganga Population 2026

Iganga has a population of 65,500, making it the #33 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 Iganga (capital Kampala shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

65,500

Rank in Uganda

#33

Coordinates

0.61°N, 33.47°E

~1,128 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

104 km

65 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
Busia	64,900	#34
Soroti	60,900	#36
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45
Bugembe	45,600	#47

Cities near Iganga

Busesa32,900 people · ~15 km away
Mayuge20,800 people · ~17 km away
Magamaga19,500 people · ~17 km away
Kakira35,800 people · ~23 km away
Busembatia15,889 people · ~25 km away
Bugembe45,600 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iganga?

Iganga has a population of 65,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Iganga in?

Iganga is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Iganga the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 104 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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