Pakwach Population 2026

Pakwach has a population of 28,700, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,700

Rank in Uganda

#70

Coordinates

2.46°N, 31.50°E

~639 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

267 km

166 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 Pakwach

Nebbi41,400 people · ~46 km away
Anaka24,000 people · ~52 km away
Paidha37,500 people · ~57 km away
Arua72,400 people · ~90 km away
Buyale36,700 people · ~90 km away
Masindi110,500 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pakwach?

Pakwach has a population of 28,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Pakwach in?

Pakwach is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Pakwach the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 267 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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