Lukaya Population 2026

Lukaya has a population of 25,600, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 66× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,600

Rank in Uganda

#77

Coordinates

0.11°S, 31.85°E

~1,206 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

94 km

58 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 Lukaya

Masaka116,600 people · ~28 km away
Gombe16,600 people · ~44 km away
Kalisizo15,200 people · ~54 km away
Lwengo15,100 people · ~60 km away
Mityana105,200 people · ~62 km away
Mpigi49,500 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lukaya?

Lukaya has a population of 25,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Lukaya in?

Lukaya is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Lukaya the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 94 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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