Soroti Population 2026

Soroti has a population of 60,900, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,900

Rank in Uganda

#36

Coordinates

1.71°N, 33.61°E

~1,131 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

193 km

120 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
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45
Bugembe	45,600	#47

Cities near Soroti

Ngora17,700 people · ~37 km away
Kumi43,500 people · ~46 km away
Dokolo23,700 people · ~52 km away
Pallisa42,300 people · ~64 km away
Buyende29,700 people · ~81 km away
Budaka29,100 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Soroti?

Soroti has a population of 60,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Soroti in?

Soroti is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Soroti the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 193 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.

← All biggest cities in Uganda · Uganda population by year