Yumbe Population 2026

Yumbe has a population of 47,600, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Northern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,600

Rank in Uganda

#46

Coordinates

3.47°N, 31.25°E

~982 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

380 km

236 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
Nebbi	41,400	#52

Cities near Yumbe

Koboko64,500 people · ~32 km away
Moyo18,800 people · ~57 km away
Adjumani37,100 people · ~61 km away
Arua72,400 people · ~62 km away
Nebbi41,400 people · ~111 km away
Pakwach28,700 people · ~115 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yumbe?

Yumbe has a population of 47,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Yumbe in?

Yumbe is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Is Yumbe the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 380 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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