Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.7M
Population
189,000,000 km2
Area
47 Mbps
Internet
1,190m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
EBB (34km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Kampala is a capital city in Uganda with a population of 1.7M. Internet speeds average 47 Mbps download. The city has 10,402 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Uganda
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
1.7M
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
1,190 m
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
EBB
GPS
0.32, 32.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
555 restaurants mapped in Kampala
Tech
Internet at 47 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Economy
72% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
10,402 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
555
Cafes
106
Bars
317
Fast Food
159
Shopping
Supermarkets
342
Convenience
692
Shopping Malls
63
Healthcare
Hospitals
214
Clinics
1,031
Pharmacies
380
Education
Schools
1,616
Universities
105
Libraries
24
Recreation
Parks
702
Playgrounds
48
Sports
406
Cinemas
23
Museums
10
Theatres
5
Transport
Bus Stops
74
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
379
Services
Banks
421
ATMs
245
Post Offices
9
Police
132
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
47 Mbps
Download
35 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
18,090
Tests
5,207
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
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22°
M
22°
A
22°
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21°
J
21°
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21°
A
22°
S
22°
O
22°
N
22°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 21.7 C Range: 22 - 21.3 C Rain: 1,461 mm/year Sunshine: 3,703 h/year
CITY SCORES
78.5
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
50.3
Overall
COST OF LIVING
DIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
27.6
Overall
72% cheaper than NYC
11.7
Rent
88% cheaper than NYC
29.4
Groceries
71% cheaper than NYC
25.4
Restaurants
75% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
EBB
Entebbe International Airport
34 km from center
~51 min drive
FUN FACTS
Kampala (UK: , US: ) is the capital and largest city of Uganda.
It has a rapidly growing population that is estimated at 6,709,900 people in 2019 by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in an area of 8,451.9 km2 (3,263.3 square miles).
Other estimates put the size of the metropolitan area at around four million people.
In 2015, this metropolitan area generated an estimated nominal GDP of $13.80221 billion (constant US dollars of 2011), which was more than half of Uganda's GDP for that year, indicating the importance of Kampala to Uganda's economy.
Kampala is reported to be among the fastest-growing cities in Africa, with an annual population growth rate of 4.03 percent, by City Mayors.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kampala known for?
Kampala is a city in Uganda. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Kampala?
Kampala has an average download speed of 47 Mbps and upload speed of 35 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Kampala?
Kampala has an average year-round temperature of approximately 21.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Kampala?
Kampala is served by EBB (Entebbe International Airport), approximately 34 km from the city center.
What is the population of Kampala?
The population of Kampala is approximately 1.7M.
What infrastructure does Kampala have?
Kampala has 10,402 mapped points of interest, including 555 restaurants, 214 hospitals, 1,616 schools.
What country is Kampala in?
Kampala is located in Uganda.
