Kitgum Population 2026

Kitgum has a population of 56,891, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,891

Rank in Uganda

#39

Coordinates

3.28°N, 32.89°E

~950 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

331 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Gulu	177,400	#10
Lira	119,323	#16
Kotido	75,700	#28
Arua	72,400	#29
Apac	67,700	#32
Koboko	64,500	#35
Yumbe	47,600	#46
Nebbi	41,400	#52

Cities near Kitgum

Gulu177,400 people · ~86 km away
Opit23,200 people · ~87 km away
Abim24,400 people · ~109 km away
Lira119,323 people · ~114 km away
Adjumani37,100 people · ~122 km away
Anaka24,000 people · ~129 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kitgum?

Kitgum has a population of 56,891 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kitgum in?

Kitgum is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Kitgum the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 331 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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