Pallisa Population 2026

Pallisa has a population of 42,300, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,300

Rank in Uganda

#50

Coordinates

1.15°N, 33.71°E

~1,056 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

156 km

97 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 Pallisa

Budaka29,100 people · ~29 km away
Ngora17,700 people · ~33 km away
Namutumba22,600 people · ~34 km away
Kaliro20,500 people · ~36 km away
Butaleja24,000 people · ~37 km away
Busolwe16,800 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pallisa?

Pallisa has a population of 42,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Pallisa in?

Pallisa is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Pallisa the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 156 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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