Malaba Population 2026

Malaba has a population of 20,800, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 81× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,800

Rank in Uganda

#98

Coordinates

0.64°N, 34.26°E

~1,166 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

190 km

118 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
Soroti	60,900	#36
Kapchorwa	51,200	#41
Tororo	48,500	#45

Cities near Malaba

Tororo48,500 people · ~10 km away
Busia64,900 people · ~27 km away
Manafwa16,000 people · ~34 km away
Busolwe16,800 people · ~44 km away
Butaleja24,000 people · ~45 km away
Mbale111,300 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malaba?

Malaba has a population of 20,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Malaba in?

Malaba is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Malaba the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 190 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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