Map of Paidha, Uganda

Paidha is a city in Northern Region, Uganda, with a population of about 37,500. It lies at 2.4167°N, 30.9855°E. Paidha is about 293 km (182 mi) northwest of Kampala, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Nebbi, 13 km to the northeast.

Paidha at a glance

Where is Paidha?

• The 41st largest city in Uganda by recorded population.
• The 10th largest city in Northern Region on this site.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 59 min on the shortest day to 12 h 16 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Paidha

• Nebbi — 13 km northeast
• Aru — 52 km north, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Arua — 68 km north
• Djugu — 77 km southwest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Koboko — 111 km north
• Masindi — 116 km southeast
• Hoima — 117 km south
• Mangbwalu — 118 km southwest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Yumbe — 120 km north
• Bunia — 125 km southwest, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Largest cities in Northern Region

• Gulu — 177,400
• Lira — 119,323
• Kotido — 75,700
• Arua — 72,400
• Apac — 67,700
• Koboko — 64,500
• Kitgum — 56,891
• Yumbe — 47,600
• Nebbi — 41,400
• Adjumani — 37,100

Largest cities in Uganda

• Kampala — 1,680,600
• Mbarara — 221,300
• Mukono — 191,300
• Njeru — 178,800
• Gulu — 177,400
• Kajansi — 135,600
• Lugazi — 128,400
• Hoima — 122,700
• Mubende — 121,600
• Lira — 119,323

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.