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Kira overview
Kira (orange) and the other large cities of Uganda
Kira lies in Central Region in Uganda at 0.4°N, 32.63°E, about 1,168 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Kampala (UTC+3).
It is smaller than Nansana (532,800) and larger than Bunamwaya (413,400). The largest city in Uganda is Kampala with 1,680,600 people; the capital, Kampala, has 1,680,600.
The national capital, Kampala, is about 11 km away; the nearest large city is Kasangati, 5 km from Kira.
Uganda as a whole has a live population of 53,167,970 (+2.6% a year) and ranks #30 of 238 countries — see the Uganda population page for the full statistics and the Uganda atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Kira
Largest cities in Uganda
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KampalaCapital | Central Region | 1,680,600 |
| 2 | Nansana | Central Region | 532,800 |
| 3 | Kira | Central Region | 462,900 |
| 4 | Bunamwaya | Central Region | 413,400 |
| 5 | Kyengera | Central Region | 285,400 |
| 6 | Mbarara | Western Region | 221,300 |
| 7 | Kasangati | Central Region | 207,800 |
| 8 | Mukono | Central Region | 191,300 |
| 9 | Njeru | Central Region | 178,800 |
| 10 | Gulu | Northern Region | 177,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kira?
Kira has about 462,900 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Kira the capital of Uganda?
No. The capital of Uganda is Kampala (1,680,600 people), about 11 km away. Kira is the 3rd largest city of the country.
How big is Kira compared with the rest of Uganda?
Its 462,900 residents are 0.9% of the 53,167,970 people living in Uganda today. Kampala is larger with 1,680,600 people.
Where is Kira?
In Central Region, Uganda, at latitude 0.4 and longitude 32.63, 1,168 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Kasangati (5 km), Kampala (11 km), Nansana (12 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Kira Population 2026 — Uganda. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/uganda/kira/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/uganda/kira/">Kira Population 2026 — Uganda</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-21. More about our data.