Kasambya Population 2026

Kasambya has a population of 15,700, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 107× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,700

Rank in Uganda

#139

Coordinates

0.43°N, 31.23°E

~1,248 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

151 km

94 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Kampala	1,680,600	#1
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

Cities near Kasambya

Kyaka II Refugee Camp27,300 people · ~16 km away
Kyegegwa29,400 people · ~23 km away
Mubende121,600 people · ~23 km away
Kakumiro15,900 people · ~40 km away
Butunduzi17,600 people · ~44 km away
Kasanda17,000 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasambya?

Kasambya has a population of 15,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kasambya in?

Kasambya is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Kasambya the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 151 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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