# Jinja District, Eastern Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/jinja/ District · Eastern Region # Jinja District Jinja District is a district of Uganda in Eastern Region. It had an estimated **554,123 people** in 2022 on 724 km² (about 765 per km²). Its main town is Jinja. It is divided into 3 counties. 567 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 796 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 554,123people (2022) - 724km² - 3counties - 796mapped services ## How many people live in Jinja District? Jinja District had an estimated **554,123 people** in 2022 — 4.6% of Eastern Region, 17th of 135 districts. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Eastern Region figure of 1,057). Spread over 724 km², that is about **765 people per km²**, 7th of 135 districts. 44.6% of people are children under 15 and 1.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 15 across Eastern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people. 0–4 ****94,961** 5–9 ****80,165** 10–14 ****72,278** 15–19 ****69,606** 20–24 ****57,029** 25–29 ****44,068** 30–34 ****33,545** 35–39 ****27,390** 40–44 ****20,092** 45–49 ****16,843** 50–54 ****12,716** 55–59 ****8,469** 60–64 ****6,498** 65–69 ****3,700** 70–74 ****3,073** 75–79 ****1,859** 80+ ****1,831** 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 Jinja District? Jinja District lies in [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 5 other districts: [Buikwe District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/buikwe/), [Kamuli District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/kamuli/), [Kayunga District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kayunga/), [Luuka District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/luuka/) and [Mayuge District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mayuge/). By area it is the 106th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 1.9% of [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/). The centre of Jinja District is about 76 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 0.5436° N, 33.2287° 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 Jinja District OpenStreetMap lists 19 named sights in Jinja District: 7 attractions; 3 viewpoints; 3 waterfalls; 2 memorials; 2 museums; 1 castle or fort; 1 theme park. - CULTURAL REASEARCH CENTRE MUSEUM · museum - RAILWAY MUSEUM · museum - Busoga Kingdom Palace House · castle or fort - Busowooko Falls · waterfall - Itanda Falls · waterfall - Kalagala Falls · waterfall - Kalagala Falls Crossing · viewpoint - Nile view - outside the park · viewpoint - River View stp · viewpoint - Clock Tower · attraction - Cruise to the Source of Nile · attraction - Cruise to the Source of Nile · attraction - National Unity Platform · attraction - Niice place · attraction - Source of Nile · attraction - nile anchor palace · attraction - All Terrain Adventures Uganda · theme park - Gandhi · memorial - Gandhi · memorial 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: Jinja 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) · Entebbe104 km - Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti139 km ### Nearest railway station Jinja (Mpumudde Division), about 11 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:42) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:39, sunset around 18:44). 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 Jinja District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Butembe County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/jinja/butembe/) 261 4 197 [Jinja Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/jinja/jinja-municipality/) 64 3 377 [Kagoma County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/jinja/kagoma/) 399 5 222 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 Jinja District - Jinja93,061 - Kakira42,854 - Bugembe33,100 - Buwenge30,377 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 Jinja District Named natural and historic features inside Jinja District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams; 3 waterfalls; 1 dam. - Bugwanala - Busowa Falls - Kaliro - Kikenyi - Kyabirwa Falls - Kyekidde - Lwekomba - Mugaia - Nabitosi - Nakalama - Nalubaale Hydroelectric Power Station - Namayangere - Ngobongobo - Ripon Falls - Walumbe - Welumba ### Coast and islands 2 islands; 2 bays; 1 headland. - Feilding Bay - Fishermans Point - Kaivali Island - Napoleon Gulf - Samoka Island ### Hills and mountains 30 hills. - Mwiri · 1,356 m - Genge · 1,354 m - Kidimbuli · 1,311 m - Kamigo · 1,299 m - Mpomode · 1,288 m - Rinya · 1,282 m - Butiki · 1,279 m - Kiwumu · 1,265 m - Nakanyonyi · 1,265 m - Namazingiri · 1,259 m - Buwenda · 1,255 m - Kawembe · 1,252 m - Kigalagala · 1,251 m - Wandago · 1,238 m - Geyero · 1,228 m - Irera · 1,224 m - Namerere · 1,221 m - Kibibi · 1,220 m - Namalere · 1,220 m - Butawanju · 1,213 m - Sukulu · 1,212 m - Lubanyi · 1,207 m - Kimaka · 1,206 m - Kagoma · 1,184 m …and 6 more. ### Forests and nature 10 forest reserves; 2 forests. - Bugembe Forest Reserve - Busegula Forest Reserve - Butamira Forest Reserve - Izeru - Kagoma Forest Reserve - Kimaka Forest Reserve - Lubanyi Forest Reserve - Mutai Forest Reserve - Namavundu Forest Reserve - Namazingiri Forest Reserve - Nile Bank Forest Reserve - Nsube Forest Reserve ### Estates 1 estate. - Kakira Sugar Estate ### Getting around 2 airports; 2 railway stations. - Jinja Airport - Kakira Airport - Kakira Station - Mutai 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 Jinja District and the best time to visit In Jinja District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,500 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (216 mm) and the driest Jul (59 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 76 Feb 25 71 Mar 24 162 Apr 23 216 May 22 162 Jun 22 67 Jul 22 59 Aug 23 89 Sep 23 119 Oct 23 166 Nov 22 183 Dec 23 131 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Jinja District Places mapped inside Jinja District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals41 - Banks30 - ATMs10 - Petrol pumps44 - Hotels87 - Shopping malls1 - Schools458 - Colleges and universities18 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies27 - Restaurants58 - Police stations17 - Dental clinics3 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 Jinja District?In Eastern Region, Uganda - What is the population of Jinja District?554,123 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Jinja District?About 17 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Jinja District?About 765 people per km² - What borders Jinja District?Buikwe District, Kamuli District, Kayunga District, Luuka District and Mayuge District - What is there to see in Jinja District?All Terrain Adventures Uganda, Busoga Kingdom Palace House, Busowooko Falls, CULTURAL REASEARCH CENTRE MUSEUM - What time zone is Jinja District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Jinja District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Jinja District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Jinja District?Jinja - What is the highest point in Jinja District?Mwiri (1,356 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Jinja District?January to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Jinja District?41 mapped - How many banks are in Jinja District?30 mapped - How many ATMs are in Jinja District?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Jinja District?44 mapped - What is the P-code of Jinja District?UG2040 (OCHA common operational dataset)