# Central Region, Uganda – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/

Region · Uganda 

# Central Region

Central Region is a region of Uganda. It had an estimated **12,917,669 people** in 2022 on 62,656 km² (about 206 per km²). Its main town is Kampala. It is divided into 26 districts. 8,945 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13,098 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,917,669people (2022)
- 62,656km²
- 26districts
- 13,098mapped services

## How many people live in Central Region?

Central Region had an estimated **12,917,669 people** in 2022 — 28.0% of Uganda, the most populous of 4 regions. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Uganda figure of 1,054). Spread over 62,656 km², that is about **206 people per km²**, 3rd of 4 regions.

43.9% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 16 across Uganda). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,299,561**

5–9 ****1,835,231**

10–14 ****1,534,447**

15–19 ****1,457,211**

20–24 ****1,355,333**

25–29 ****1,155,589**

30–34 ****897,055**

35–39 ****684,427**

40–44 ****463,985**

45–49 ****357,258**

50–54 ****275,192**

55–59 ****201,565**

60–64 ****147,879**

65–69 ****87,158**

70–74 ****70,376**

75–79 ****48,776**

80+ ****46,626**

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-uga).

## Where is Central Region?

Central Region lies in [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 3 other regions: [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/) and [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 4 regions in Uganda. It covers 25.9% of [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). The centre of Central Region is about 40 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 0.3358° N, 32.2192° E.

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga).

## Things to see in and around Central Region

OpenStreetMap lists 126 named sights in Central Region: 43 attractions; 18 memorials; 14 museums; 14 beachs; 9 monuments; 8 viewpoints; 4 ruins; 3 galleries; 3 theme parks; 3 zoos; 2 city gates; 2 nature reserves; 2 castles and forts; 1 waterfall.

- BRIMS Heritage Resource Center · museum
- BUDDU COMMUNITY MUSEUM · museum
- Buganda Kingdom museum · museum
- C.N KIKONYOGO MONEY MUSEUM · museum
- HAM MUKASA MUSEUM · museum
- Kasubi Royal Tombs · museum
- Namugongo Matyr's Museum · museum
- ST. LUKE COMMUNITY MUSEUM · museum
- Ssese Museum · museum
- UGANDA POLICE MUSEUM · museum
- URA MUSEUM · museum
- Uganda Museum · museum
- kiwatule rec park history museum · museum
- law lib · museum
- AMANYA'S RESIDENCE · castle or fort
- Bamunanika Palace · castle or fort
- Griffin Falls · waterfall
- Luwonga Fr · nature reserve
- Tala Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Aero Beach · beach
- Buganga Beach · beach
- House Residential · beach
- Imperial Resort Beach · beach
- Kasenyi beach · beach
- Kinywante Landing Site beach · beach
- Kisubi Seminary Beach · beach
- Lido Beach · beach
- One Minute South Beach · beach
- Park Shoebill Beach · beach
- Patford Beach Kawuku · beach

…and 96 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Central Region

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Kampala
- CurrencyShilling (UGX)
- Country calling code+256
- LanguagesEnglish, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Entebbe International Airport (EBB) · Entebbe41 km
- Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti220 km

### Nearest railway station

Kawolongojo (Namungo), about 8.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:46) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:43, sunset around 18:49).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:56 19:02 12.1 h 

Feb 07:02 19:08 12.1 h 

Mar 06:57 19:04 12.1 h 

Apr 06:47 18:54 12.1 h 

May 06:43 18:51 12.1 h 

Jun 06:46 18:55 12.1 h 

Jul 06:52 19:01 12.1 h 

Aug 06:52 18:59 12.1 h 

Sep 06:43 18:49 12.1 h 

Oct 06:33 18:39 12.1 h 

Nov 06:32 18:39 12.1 h 

Dec 06:43 18:49 12.1 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Central Region

District People per km² Area km² Counties Services 

[Wakiso District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/wakiso/) 3,446,241 1,227 2,809 6 1,549 

[Kampala District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kampala/) 1,820,702 9,323 195 1 4,016 

[Mukono District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mukono/) 773,792 278 2,784 4 1,013 

[Mubende District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mubende/) 649,351 239 2,711 3 266 

[Luwero District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/luwero/) 572,467 258 2,218 2 707 

[Buikwe District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/buikwe/) 514,674 354 1,453 4 582 

[Kayunga District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kayunga/) 440,598 248 1,779 2 225 

[Mityana District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mityana/) 391,083 247 1,583 4 484 

[Masaka District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/masaka/) 365,274 166 2,198 2 501 

[Rakai District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/rakai/) 349,617 220 1,592 1 248 

[Kassanda District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kassanda/) 335,064 175 1,919 1 275 

[Ssembabule District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/ssembabule/) 326,331 139 2,340 2 283 

[Kyankwanzi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kyankwanzi/) 324,255 132 2,464 1 210 

[Mpigi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mpigi/) 313,198 205 1,525 1 379 

[Lwengo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/lwengo/) 309,019 302 1,024 1 353 

[Kyotera District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kyotera/) 278,536 114 2,449 1 307 

[Nakaseke District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/nakaseke/) 259,118 75 3,477 1 148 

[Nakasongola District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/nakasongola/) 237,899 68 3,511 1 298 

[Kalungu District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kalungu/) 206,589 247 837 1 224 

[Kiboga District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kiboga/) 187,707 119 1,574 1 225 

[Gomba District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/gomba/) 186,457 112 1,671 1 195 

[Bukomansimbi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/bukomansimbi/) 165,223 275 600 1 179 

[Buvuma District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/buvuma/) 152,028 16 9,620 1 53 

[Lyantonde District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/lyantonde/) 122,064 141 866 1 132 

[Butambala District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/butambala/) 115,136 284 406 1 171 

[Kalangala District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kalangala/) 75,246 8.3 9,051 2 75 

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga); [Uganda Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-uga).

## Largest towns in Central Region

- Kampala1,680,600
- Nansana532,800
- Kira462,900
- Bunamwaya413,400
- Kyengera285,400
- Kasangati277,685
- Njeru201,484
- Mukono191,300
- Kajansi155,058
- Katabi154,300
- Lugazi129,795
- Mubende121,600
- Masaka116,600
- Mityana105,200
- Entebbe102,600

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Central Region

Named natural and historic features inside Central Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

667 rivers and streams; 8 lakes; 2 waterfalls; 2 dams.

- Babwe
- Balisanga
- Balola
- Balunginjuru
- Banga
- Batobewa
- Benji
- Bererekeke
- Bigugo
- Bijaba
- Bilola
- Bimbye
- Bimbye
- Bisange
- Bisenyi
- Biwalwe
- Biyanja
- Bubuli
- Bugaka
- Buganda
- Bukora
- Bulyera
- Bungwe
- Busajabwankuba

…and 655 more.

### Coast and islands

186 islands; 132 headlands; 69 bays; 1 beach.

- Baga Island
- Bagwe Island
- Banda Island
- Banga Point
- Banga Point
- Batwala
- Bega Point
- Bu Island
- Bubeke Island
- Bubembe Island
- Buda Bay
- Bufumira Island
- Bugaba Bay
- Bugaba Island
- Bugabo Bay
- Bugaia Island
- Bugaju Bay
- Bugala Island
- Bugala Island
- Bugazi Point
- Bugonga Point
- Bugunjo Point
- Buiga Island
- Buiga Island

…and 364 more.

### Hills and mountains

691 hills; 1 valley.

- Biko · 1,555 m
- Kinota · 1,526 m
- Mubende · 1,525 m
- Kyanamyaga · 1,519 m
- Binikira · 1,512 m
- Busumbi · 1,485 m
- Kanoni · 1,466 m
- Nabunga · 1,456 m
- Kigando · 1,448 m
- Mpinve · 1,444 m
- Kabataluka · 1,427 m
- Bulaga · 1,424 m
- Kyazanga · 1,422 m
- Kakoma · 1,414 m
- Kamazzi · 1,399 m
- Kansambia · 1,392 m
- Lusiba · 1,377 m
- Kisule · 1,374 m
- Lugologolo · 1,369 m
- Lwere · 1,365 m
- Kinoni · 1,362 m
- Sugu · 1,358 m
- Luwunga · 1,357 m
- Butega · 1,354 m

…and 668 more.

### Forests and nature

65 forest reserves; 52 forests; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 zoo.

- Aba Forest
- Banga Forest Reserve
- Biba Forest Reserve
- Buduli Forest Reserve
- Bugusa Forest Reserve
- Bukaibale Forest Reserve
- Bukaibale Forest Reserve
- Bukasa Forest Reserve
- Bulijjo Forest Reserve
- Bulondo Forest Reserve
- Bulopa-Nsese
- Buluku Forest Reserve
- Bunjazi
- Buwanzi Forest Reserve
- Buwuka Forest
- Bwebereza Forest
- Byante Forest
- Degeya Forest Reserve
- Entebbe Animal and Bird Sanctuary
- Gangu Forest Reserve
- Jubiya Forest
- Jumbi Forest Reserve
- Kabulego Forest Reserve
- Kabuye Forest Reserve

…and 95 more.

### History

12 ruins; 1 fort; 1 museum.

- Bigo
- Bwewemba
- Fort Banda
- Fort Grant
- Kabala Fort
- Kagago
- Kalula Fort
- Kamunina
- Katuba
- Kisalizi
- Mabuteri Fort
- Ntusi
- Podia Fort
- Uganda Museum

### Estates

66 estates.

- Bajo Tea Estate
- Bakijulula Estate
- Bamba Estate
- Bamungaya Estate
- Bugule Estate
- Bukolongo Estate
- Bulumagi Estate
- Bungonya Estate
- Busanga Estate
- Busanyi Estate
- Busolonganyi Estate
- Buvuma Estate
- Buwundo Estate
- Bwebika Estate
- Bweyogerere Estate
- Bya Estate
- Byamutunda Estate
- Chevunje Estate
- Davula Estate
- Ggangu Estate
- Kaganda Estate
- Kaganda Estate
- Kakonde Estate
- Kanyogoga Estate

…and 42 more.

### Getting around

9 railway stations; 3 airfields; 2 airports; 2 lighthouses; 1 port; 1 harbour.

- Bulago
- Damba Lighthouse
- Entebbe Airport
- Entebbe Harbour
- Kajjansi Airfield
- Kawola Station
- Lubyani Station
- Lwaji Lighthouse
- Mityana
- Mukono Station
- Musozi Station
- Myanzi Station
- Nakasongola
- Namanve Station
- Nkonge Station
- Nyenga Station
- Port Bell
- Seeta Station

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Central Region and the best time to visit

In Central Region, the warmest month is Feb (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 1,397 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (194 mm) and the driest Jul (57 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and June to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 65 

Feb 24 66 

Mar 24 148 

Apr 22 194 

May 22 158 

Jun 21 63 

Jul 22 57 

Aug 22 88 

Sep 22 117 

Oct 22 158 

Nov 22 166 

Dec 23 116 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Central Region

Places mapped inside Central Region in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals777
- Banks490
- ATMs100
- Petrol pumps793
- Hotels1,036
- Shopping malls125
- Schools7,676
- Colleges and universities276
- Cinemas21
- Pharmacies415
- Restaurants1,123
- Police stations170
- Dental clinics96

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Central Region?In Uganda
- What is the population of Central Region?12,917,669 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Central Region?About 18 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Central Region?About 206 people per km²
- What borders Central Region?Eastern Region, Northern Region and Western Region
- What is there to see in Central Region?18th Birthday, AMANYA'S RESIDENCE, Adnans Wedding, Adonai Adventure Gardens
- What time zone is Central Region in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Central Region?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Central Region?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Central Region?Kampala
- What is the highest point in Central Region?Biko (1,555 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Central Region?December to February and June to September
- How many hospitals are in Central Region?777 mapped
- How many banks are in Central Region?490 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Central Region?100 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Central Region?793 mapped
- What is the P-code of Central Region?UG1 (OCHA common operational dataset)