What is the Capital of Uganda?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Uganda is Kampala. Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 45,905,417. The official currency is the Ugandan shilling and the primary language spoken is English.
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Kampala at a glance
| Capital city | Kampala |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda (Republic of Uganda) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 45,905,417 (35th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling (UGX) |
| Calling code | +256 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Uganda
- Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo
- Nairobi, capital of Kenya
- Kigali, capital of Rwanda
- Juba, capital of South Sudan
- Dodoma, capital of Tanzania
Uganda in context
- Uganda covers 241,550 km², making it the 79th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 190 people per km² ranks 54th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
- Uganda is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 45,905,417 people, Uganda holds about 10.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 3.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Uganda has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Uganda is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Uganda — FAQ
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
Is Kampala the largest city in Uganda?
Yes — Kampala is both the capital and the largest city of Uganda.
What country is Kampala in?
Kampala is the capital city of Uganda.
What continent is Kampala in?
Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is located in Africa.
Is Kampala the capital of Uganda?
Yes — Kampala is the capital of Uganda (official name: Republic of Uganda).
Kampala is the capital of which country?
Kampala is the capital of Uganda, in Eastern Africa.
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