Namutumba Population 2026

Namutumba has a population of 22,600, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 74× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,600

Rank in Uganda

#88

Coordinates

0.84°N, 33.69°E

~1,138 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

136 km

84 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 Namutumba

Busembatia15,889 people · ~10 km away
Kaliro20,500 people · ~22 km away
Busesa32,900 people · ~25 km away
Busolwe16,800 people · ~27 km away
Bugiri36,000 people · ~30 km away
Butaleja24,000 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Namutumba?

Namutumba has a population of 22,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Namutumba in?

Namutumba is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Namutumba the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 136 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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