Jinja Population 2026

Jinja has a population of 93,061, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.2% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

93,061

Rank in Uganda

#24

Coordinates

0.44°N, 33.20°E

~1,187 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

70 km

43 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Mbale	111,300	#20
Kamuli	67,800	#31
Iganga	65,500	#33
Busia	64,900	#34
Soroti	60,900	#36
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45
Bugembe	45,600	#47

Cities near Jinja

Njeru178,800 people · ~3 km away
Bugembe45,600 people · ~6 km away
Kakira35,800 people · ~12 km away
Magamaga19,500 people · ~18 km away
Buwenge24,200 people · ~24 km away
Buikwe18,500 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jinja?

Jinja has a population of 93,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Jinja in?

Jinja is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Jinja the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 70 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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