Moyo Population 2026

Moyo has a population of 18,800, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. It is about 89× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,800

Rank in Uganda

#109

Coordinates

3.66°N, 31.72°E

~973 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

384 km

238 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Region

City	Population	Rank in Uganda
Gulu	177,400	#10
Lira	119,323	#16
Kotido	75,700	#28
Arua	72,400	#29
Apac	67,700	#32
Koboko	64,500	#35
Kitgum	56,891	#39
Yumbe	47,600	#46

Cities near Moyo

Adjumani37,100 people · ~32 km away
Yumbe47,600 people · ~57 km away
Koboko64,500 people · ~89 km away
Arua72,400 people · ~115 km away
Gulu177,400 people · ~117 km away
Anaka24,000 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Moyo?

Moyo has a population of 18,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Moyo in?

Moyo is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Moyo the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 384 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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