Tororo Population 2026

Tororo has a population of 48,500, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇺🇬 Uganda, located in Eastern Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uganda's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Kampala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,500

Rank in Uganda

#45

Coordinates

0.69°N, 34.18°E

~1,200 m elevation · Africa/Kampala

Distance to capital (Kampala)

183 km

114 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
Bugembe	45,600	#47

Cities near Tororo

Malaba20,800 people · ~10 km away
Busia64,900 people · ~27 km away
Manafwa16,000 people · ~30 km away
Busolwe16,800 people · ~33 km away
Butaleja24,000 people · ~35 km away
Mbale111,300 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tororo?

Tororo has a population of 48,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Uganda.

What region is Tororo in?

Tororo is located in Eastern Region, Uganda.

Is Tororo the capital of Uganda?

No, the capital of Uganda is Kampala, about 183 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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