Mayuge Population 2026

Mayuge has a population of 20,800, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 81× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,800

Rank in Uganda

#97

Coordinates

0.46°N, 33.48°E

~1,192 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

101 km

63 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 Mayuge

Magamaga19,500 people · ~16 km away
Iganga65,500 people · ~17 km away
Kakira35,800 people · ~22 km away
Busesa32,900 people · ~23 km away
Bugembe45,600 people · ~27 km away
Jinja93,061 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mayuge?

Mayuge has a population of 20,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Mayuge in?

Mayuge is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Mayuge the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 101 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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