Opit Population 2026

Opit has a population of 23,200, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. It is about 72× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,200

Rank in Uganda

#86

Coordinates

2.61°N, 32.48°E

~1,132 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

255 km

158 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 Opit

Gulu177,400 people · ~27 km away
Anaka24,000 people · ~59 km away
Lira119,323 people · ~62 km away
Apac67,700 people · ~71 km away
Kiryandongo Refugee Camp16,600 people · ~82 km away
Buyale36,700 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Opit?

Opit has a population of 23,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Opit in?

Opit is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Opit the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 255 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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