Mpigi Population 2026

Mpigi has a population of 49,500, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,500

Rank in Uganda

#43

Coordinates

0.23°N, 32.31°E

~1,265 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

32 km

20 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 Mpigi

Kyengera285,400 people · ~22 km away
Katabi154,300 people · ~23 km away
Kajansi135,600 people · ~25 km away
Gombe16,600 people · ~25 km away
Wakiso87,900 people · ~26 km away
Entebbe102,600 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mpigi?

Mpigi has a population of 49,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Mpigi in?

Mpigi is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Mpigi the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 32 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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