Njeru Population 2026

Njeru has a population of 178,800, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.3% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

178,800

Rank in Uganda

Coordinates

0.44°N, 33.18°E

~1,152 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

68 km

42 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
Katabi	154,300	#11

Cities near Njeru

Jinja93,061 people · ~3 km away
Bugembe45,600 people · ~8 km away
Kakira35,800 people · ~14 km away
Magamaga19,500 people · ~21 km away
Buikwe18,500 people · ~22 km away
Buwenge24,200 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Njeru?

Njeru has a population of 178,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Njeru in?

Njeru is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Njeru the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 68 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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