Kampala Population 2026 capital

Kampala has a population of 1,680,600, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 3.2% of Uganda's population lives here. Kampala is the capital of Uganda.

Location of Kampala. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,680,600

Rank in Uganda

Coordinates

0.32°N, 32.58°E

~1,223 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Other big cities in Central Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Nansana	532,800	#2
Kira	462,900	#3
Bunamwaya	413,400	#4
Kyengera	285,400	#5
Kasangati	207,800	#7
Mukono	191,300	#8
Njeru	178,800	#9
Katabi	154,300	#11

Cities near Kampala

Bunamwaya413,400 people · ~8 km away
Nansana532,800 people · ~8 km away
Kyengera285,400 people · ~9 km away
Kira462,900 people · ~11 km away
Kajansi135,600 people · ~12 km away
Kasangati207,800 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kampala?

Kampala has a population of 1,680,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kampala in?

Kampala is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Kampala the capital of Uganda?

Yes, Kampala is the capital of Uganda.

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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