Kasanda Population 2026

Kasanda has a population of 17,000, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. It is about 99× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,000

Rank in Uganda

#121

Coordinates

0.56°N, 31.80°E

~1,232 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

91 km

57 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 Kasanda

Bukuya26,972 people · ~14 km away
Mityana105,200 people · ~29 km away
Bukomero16,400 people · ~30 km away
Kiboga22,400 people · ~40 km away
Mubende121,600 people · ~45 km away
Gombe16,600 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasanda?

Kasanda has a population of 17,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kasanda in?

Kasanda is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Kasanda the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 91 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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