Kotido Population 2026

Kotido has a population of 75,700, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

75,700

Rank in Uganda

#28

Coordinates

2.98°N, 34.13°E

~1,227 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

343 km

213 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Gulu	177,400	#10
Lira	119,323	#16
Arua	72,400	#29
Apac	67,700	#32
Koboko	64,500	#35
Kitgum	56,891	#39
Yumbe	47,600	#46
Nebbi	41,400	#52

Cities near Kotido

Abim24,400 people · ~59 km away
Moroto16,300 people · ~77 km away
Kitgum56,891 people · ~142 km away
Soroti60,900 people · ~152 km away
Lira119,323 people · ~159 km away
Dokolo23,700 people · ~160 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kotido?

Kotido has a population of 75,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kotido in?

Kotido is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Kotido the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 343 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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