Gombe Population 2026

Gombe has a population of 16,600, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 101× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,600

Rank in Uganda

#126

Coordinates

0.20°N, 32.09°E

~1,190 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

56 km

35 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
Njeru	178,800	#9

Cities near Gombe

Mityana105,200 people · ~25 km away
Mpigi49,500 people · ~25 km away
Lukaya25,600 people · ~44 km away
Katabi154,300 people · ~44 km away
Entebbe102,600 people · ~46 km away
Wakiso87,900 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gombe?

Gombe has a population of 16,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Gombe in?

Gombe is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Gombe the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 56 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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