Manafwa Population 2026

Manafwa has a population of 16,000, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 105× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,000

Rank in Uganda

#134

Coordinates

0.95°N, 34.27°E

~1,203 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

201 km

125 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 Manafwa

Mbale111,300 people · ~18 km away
Budadiri19,200 people · ~23 km away
Nakaloke33,700 people · ~26 km away
Tororo48,500 people · ~30 km away
Sironko19,300 people · ~31 km away
Malaba20,800 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Manafwa?

Manafwa has a population of 16,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Manafwa in?

Manafwa is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Manafwa the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 201 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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