Lyantonde Population 2026

Lyantonde has a population of 16,300, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 103× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,300

Rank in Uganda

#130

Coordinates

0.40°S, 31.16°E

~1,261 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

177 km

110 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 Lyantonde

Kyazanga16,000 people · ~22 km away
Lwengo15,100 people · ~28 km away
Nakivale Refugee Camp68,400 people · ~42 km away
Kasaali29,000 people · ~50 km away
Kalisizo15,200 people · ~54 km away
Kazo15,900 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lyantonde?

Lyantonde has a population of 16,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Lyantonde in?

Lyantonde is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Lyantonde the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 177 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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