Kapchorwa Population 2026

Kapchorwa has a population of 51,200, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,200

Rank in Uganda

#41

Coordinates

1.40°N, 34.45°E

~1,915 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

240 km

149 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
Tororo	48,500	#45
Bugembe	45,600	#47

Cities near Kapchorwa

Sironko19,300 people · ~29 km away
Budadiri19,200 people · ~31 km away
Nakaloke33,700 people · ~44 km away
Mbale111,300 people · ~47 km away
Manafwa16,000 people · ~54 km away
Kumi43,500 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kapchorwa?

Kapchorwa has a population of 51,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kapchorwa in?

Kapchorwa is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Kapchorwa the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 240 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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