# Mpigi District, Central Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mpigi/ District · Central Region # Mpigi District Mpigi District is a district of Uganda in Central Region. It had an estimated **313,198 people** in 2022 on 1,525 km² (about 205 per km²). Its main town is Mpigi. It is divided into 1 county. 489 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 379 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 313,198people (2022) - 1,525km² - 1county - 379mapped services ## How many people live in Mpigi District? Mpigi District had an estimated **313,198 people** in 2022 — 2.4% of Central Region, 52nd of 135 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Region figure of 1,046). Spread over 1,525 km², that is about **205 people per km²**, 80th of 135 districts. 47.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 18 across Central Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 101 children and older people. 0–4 ****56,946** 5–9 ****49,101** 10–14 ****43,037** 15–19 ****34,942** 20–24 ****26,730** 25–29 ****22,279** 30–34 ****18,309** 35–39 ****14,855** 40–44 ****11,159** 45–49 ****9,160** 50–54 ****7,748** 55–59 ****6,023** 60–64 ****4,514** 65–69 ****2,703** 70–74 ****2,399** 75–79 ****1,714** 80+ ****1,579** 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 Mpigi District? Mpigi District lies in [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 6 other districts: [Butambala District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/butambala/), [Kalangala District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kalangala/), [Kalungu District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kalungu/), [Masaka District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/masaka/), [Mityana District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mityana/) and [Wakiso District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/wakiso/). By area it is the 66th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 2.4% of [Central Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/). The centre of Mpigi District is about 42 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 0.1262° N, 32.2543° 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 Mpigi District OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Mpigi District: 2 viewpoints; 1 zoo; 1 ruins. - Buwama brick making point · viewpoint - Uganda Equator · viewpoint - Bugoma Missionary · ruins - Buwama Crocodile Farm turning · zoo 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: Mpigi District - 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) · Entebbe23 km - Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti234 km ### Nearest railway station Kawolongojo (Namungo), about 32 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:47) and shortest in Oct (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:39). 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. ## Counties of Mpigi District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Mawokota County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/mpigi/mawokota/) 1,525 7 379 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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Mpigi District - Mpigi49,500 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 Mpigi District Named natural and historic features inside Mpigi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 49 rivers and streams. - Balisanga - Balola - Busongola - Degeya - Jalaza - Kabiga - Kabira - Kabuwowo - Kagerekamu - Kanabagege - Kandage - Kangala - Kanyora - Kanywanvujo - Kasawsula - Kasemulamba - Kataba - Katonga - Katungulu - Kawampuli - Kawansenyi - Kawansenyi - Kazikaki - Kibindizi …and 25 more. ### Coast and islands 5 islands; 1 bay; 1 headland. - Buiga Island - Bunjako Bay - Bunjako Island - Buvu Island - Goru Point - Kamutenga Island - Sali Island ### Hills and mountains 83 hills. - Wazigugwe · 1,348 m - Mbanga · 1,335 m - Mairye · 1,334 m - Misindye · 1,324 m - Kulumba · 1,323 m - Kanyike · 1,321 m - Nono · 1,320 m - Sabwe · 1,320 m - Luwunga · 1,318 m - Semakula · 1,318 m - Bulamazzi · 1,315 m - Magala · 1,315 m - Jalamba · 1,314 m - Bina · 1,313 m - Mbazzi · 1,311 m - Katende · 1,310 m - Kitavujja · 1,310 m - Bukoma · 1,306 m - Lulumbu · 1,306 m - Mayembegambogo · 1,306 m - Nabisaggo · 1,303 m - Nkonge · 1,301 m - Jjimbi · 1,300 m - Nvule · 1,300 m …and 59 more. ### Forests and nature 11 forest reserves; 1 forest. - Degeya Forest Reserve - Kabulego Forest Reserve - Kabuye Forest Reserve - Kalandazi Forest Reserve - Kasozi Forest Reserve - Katonga Forest Reserve - Kavundu Forest Reserve - Lupuka Forest Reserve - Lwamunda Forest Reserve - Nakaga Forest Reserve - Wamango - Wantagala Forest Reserve ### Estates 4 estates. - Busanyi Estate - Nakyesanja Estate - Namwabula Estate - Nsimbe Estate 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 Mpigi District and the best time to visit In Mpigi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (23 °C). About 1,516 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (223 mm) and the driest Jul (49 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January 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 86 Feb 25 82 Mar 24 175 Apr 23 223 May 23 176 Jun 23 61 Jul 23 49 Aug 23 84 Sep 24 108 Oct 23 149 Nov 23 185 Dec 24 138 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mpigi District Places mapped inside Mpigi District in open map data, by type. - Hospitals29 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps21 - Hotels11 - Schools302 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants9 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 Mpigi District?In Central Region, Uganda - What is the population of Mpigi District?313,198 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Mpigi District?About 16 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Mpigi District?About 205 people per km² - What borders Mpigi District?Butambala District, Kalangala District, Kalungu District, Masaka District, Mityana District and Wakiso District - What is there to see in Mpigi District?Bugoma Missionary, Buwama Crocodile Farm turning, Buwama brick making point, Uganda Equator - What time zone is Mpigi District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Mpigi District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Mpigi District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Mpigi District?Mpigi - What is the highest point in Mpigi District?Wazigugwe (1,348 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mpigi District?January to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Mpigi District?29 mapped - How many banks are in Mpigi District?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mpigi District?21 mapped - What is the P-code of Mpigi District?UG1019 (OCHA common operational dataset)