Kaliro Population 2026

Kaliro has a population of 20,500, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 82× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,500

Rank in Uganda

#100

Coordinates

0.89°N, 33.50°E

~1,085 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

121 km

75 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 Kaliro

Busembatia15,889 people · ~19 km away
Namutumba22,600 people · ~22 km away
Busesa32,900 people · ~32 km away
Iganga65,500 people · ~32 km away
Pallisa42,300 people · ~36 km away
Kamuli67,800 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaliro?

Kaliro has a population of 20,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kaliro in?

Kaliro is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Kaliro the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 121 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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