Katabi Population 2026

Katabi has a population of 154,300, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.3% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

154,300

Rank in Uganda

#11

Coordinates

0.08°N, 32.47°E

~1,160 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

29 km

18 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 Katabi

Entebbe102,600 people · ~3 km away
Kajansi135,600 people · ~16 km away
Bunamwaya413,400 people · ~21 km away
Mpigi49,500 people · ~23 km away
Kyengera285,400 people · ~24 km away
Kampala1,680,600 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katabi?

Katabi has a population of 154,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Katabi in?

Katabi is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Katabi the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 29 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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