Lwakyomba Population 2026

Lwakyomba has a population of 20,500, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Western Region. It is about 82× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Lwakyomba (capital Kampala shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
20,500
Rank in Uganda
#99
Coordinates
1.12°N, 31.40°E
~1,086 m elevation · Africa/Kampala
Distance to capital (Kampala)
159 km
99 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Region

CityPopulationRank in Uganda
Mbarara221,300#6
Hoima122,700#14
Ibanda117,700#17
Kasese115,400#19
Masindi110,500#21
Rutoma86,100#26
Bwizibwera79,157#27
Nakivale Refugee Camp68,400#30

Cities near Lwakyomba

  • Butemba18,800 people · ~24 km away
  • Buhimba19,500 people · ~28 km away
  • Kikube18,100 people · ~33 km away
  • Hoima122,700 people · ~36 km away
  • Kakumiro15,900 people · ~38 km away
  • Kiboga22,400 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lwakyomba?
Lwakyomba has a population of 20,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Uganda.
What region is Lwakyomba in?
Lwakyomba is located in Western Region, Uganda.
Is Lwakyomba the capital of Uganda?
No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 159 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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