Mityana Population 2026

Mityana has a population of 105,200, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.2% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

105,200

Rank in Uganda

#22

Coordinates

0.42°N, 32.02°E

~1,199 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

63 km

39 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 Mityana

Gombe16,600 people · ~25 km away
Kasanda17,000 people · ~29 km away
Bukomero16,400 people · ~31 km away
Bukuya26,972 people · ~37 km away
Mpigi49,500 people · ~39 km away
Wakiso87,900 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mityana?

Mityana has a population of 105,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Mityana in?

Mityana is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Mityana the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 63 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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