Kumi Population 2026

Kumi has a population of 43,500, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,500

Rank in Uganda

#49

Coordinates

1.46°N, 33.94°E

~1,142 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

197 km

122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Mbale	111,300	#20
Jinja	93,061	#24
Kamuli	67,800	#31
Iganga	65,500	#33
Busia	64,900	#34
Soroti	60,900	#36
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45

Cities near Kumi

Ngora17,700 people · ~18 km away
Nakaloke33,700 people · ~42 km away
Sironko19,300 people · ~43 km away
Pallisa42,300 people · ~43 km away
Soroti60,900 people · ~46 km away
Mbale111,300 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumi?

Kumi has a population of 43,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kumi in?

Kumi is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Kumi the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 197 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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