Lwengo Population 2026

Lwengo has a population of 15,100, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 111× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,100

Rank in Uganda

#141

Coordinates

0.42°S, 31.41°E

~1,252 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

154 km

96 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 Lwengo

Kyazanga16,000 people · ~7 km away
Kalisizo15,200 people · ~27 km away
Kasaali29,000 people · ~27 km away
Lyantonde16,300 people · ~28 km away
Masaka116,600 people · ~37 km away
Nakivale Refugee Camp68,400 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lwengo?

Lwengo has a population of 15,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Lwengo in?

Lwengo is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Lwengo the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 154 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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