Ngora Population 2026

Ngora has a population of 17,700, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. It is about 95× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,700

Rank in Uganda

#117

Coordinates

1.43°N, 33.78°E

~1,103 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

182 km

113 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 Ngora

Kumi43,500 people · ~18 km away
Pallisa42,300 people · ~33 km away
Soroti60,900 people · ~37 km away
Budaka29,100 people · ~50 km away
Nakaloke33,700 people · ~52 km away
Sironko19,300 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ngora?

Ngora has a population of 17,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Ngora in?

Ngora is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Ngora the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 182 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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