Kayunga Population 2026

Kayunga has a population of 30,000, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Central Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in Uganda

#64

Coordinates

0.70°N, 32.89°E

~1,071 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

55 km

34 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 Kayunga

Buwenge24,200 people · ~32 km away
Kamuli67,800 people · ~37 km away
Lugazi128,400 people · ~38 km away
Mukono191,300 people · ~42 km away
Wobulenzi31,000 people · ~42 km away
Buikwe18,500 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kayunga?

Kayunga has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Kayunga in?

Kayunga is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Is Kayunga the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 55 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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