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Kampala, Central Region

Uganda

National capital0.3163° N, 32.5822° E

Kampala, in Central Region, Uganda, is a national capital. Its population is 1,680,600.

Population1,680,600
ProvinceCentral Region
Coordinates0.3163° N, 32.5822° E
CountryUganda
Rank in Uganda#1 of 11,455

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About Kampala

The geographic coordinates of Kampala are 0.32° N, 32.58° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Central Region, Uganda.

Out of 11,455 localities in Uganda, Kampala ranks #1 with 1,680,600 inhabitants.

Weather in Kampala

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Cities in Central Region

Within the Central Region region of Uganda, Kampala stands alongside cities like Nansana, Kira, Bunamwaya. Kampala has 1,680,600 inhabitants.

Nansana532,800Kira462,900Bunamwaya413,400Kyengera285,400Kasangati207,800Mukono191,300Njeru178,800Katabi154,300Kajansi135,600Lugazi128,400

Nearby Cities

Kampala has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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NakaseroNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Kampala Central DivisionDistrict capital
1.2 km
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KisenyiCity
1.2 km
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KatangaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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KagugubeCity
1.8 km
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KatweCity
1.9 km
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NsambyaCity
1.9 km
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WabigaloCity
2.1 km
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WandegeyaCity
2.1 km
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NamuwongoCity
2.3 km
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MengoCity
2.4 km
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BakuliCity
2.5 km
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NamirembeCity
2.6 km
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NakulabyeCity
2.6 km
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KibuyeCity
2.7 km
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KisuguCity
2.7 km
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MulagoNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Jinja RoadCity
2.9 km
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KamwookyaNeighborhood
3 km
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LukuliCity
3.2 km

Universities in Kampala

Kampala is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
African Bible College2005——
Aga Khan University2001——
Avance International University2016——
Cavendish University Uganda2008——
Ggaba National Major Seminary———
International Health Sciences University2008——
International University of East Africa2010——
ISBAT University2005——
Kampala International University2001——
Kampala University1999——
Kayiwa International University2012——
Kyambogo University2003——
Makerere University School of Dentistry———
Saint Mbaaga's Major Seminary Ggaba———
St. Augustine International University2011——
St. Lawrence University2006——
Team University2010——
Uganda Management Institute1968——
Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine2010——
Uganda Technology and Management University2012——
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Largest cities in Uganda

#1 Kampala1,680,600#2 Nansana532,800#3 Kira462,900#4 Bunamwaya413,400#5 Kyengera285,400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kampala?

Kampala has a population of 1,680,600. It ranks #1 in Uganda by population.

What province or state is Kampala in?

Kampala is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Where is Kampala located?

Kampala is located at coordinates 0.32° N, 32.58° E in Central Region, Uganda.

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