Koboko Population 2026

Koboko has a population of 64,500, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,500

Rank in Uganda

#35

Coordinates

3.41°N, 30.96°E

~1,234 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

389 km

242 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
Kitgum	56,891	#39
Yumbe	47,600	#46
Nebbi	41,400	#52

Cities near Koboko

Yumbe47,600 people · ~32 km away
Arua72,400 people · ~44 km away
Moyo18,800 people · ~89 km away
Adjumani37,100 people · ~92 km away
Nebbi41,400 people · ~105 km away
Paidha37,500 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koboko?

Koboko has a population of 64,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Koboko in?

Koboko is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Koboko the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 389 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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