Nebbi Population 2026

Nebbi has a population of 41,400, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,400

Rank in Uganda

#52

Coordinates

2.48°N, 31.09°E

~1,015 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

292 km

181 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 Nebbi

Paidha37,500 people · ~13 km away
Pakwach28,700 people · ~46 km away
Arua72,400 people · ~63 km away
Anaka24,000 people · ~96 km away
Koboko64,500 people · ~105 km away
Yumbe47,600 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nebbi?

Nebbi has a population of 41,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Nebbi in?

Nebbi is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Nebbi the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 292 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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