What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala
Kampala is the capital city and seat of government of Uganda, a country in Eastern Africa. Uganda uses the ISO codes UG and UGA, and its international dialling code is +256. The currency in use is the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
For the full profile of Uganda, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Uganda country page. The country has an estimated population of 51,384,894 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Uganda
- Capital: Kampala
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Calling code: +256
- Flag emoji: 🇺🇬
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
Is Kampala the largest city in Uganda?
Kampala is the capital of Uganda and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Kampala?
Kampala, like the rest of Uganda, uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX, symbol Sh).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.