Map of Yumbe, Uganda

Yumbe is a city in Northern Region, Uganda, with a population of about 47,600. It lies at 3.4651°N, 31.2469°E. Yumbe is about 380 km (236 mi) northwest of Kampala, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Koboko, 32 km to the west.

Yumbe at a glance

Where is Yumbe?

• The 36th largest city in Uganda by recorded population.
• The 8th largest city in Northern Region on this site.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 55 min on the shortest day to 12 h 19 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Yumbe

• Koboko — 32 km west
• Adjumani — 61 km east
• Arua — 62 km southwest
• Aru — 81 km southwest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Yei — 94 km northwest, South Sudan
• Nebbi — 111 km south
• Paidha — 120 km south
• Gulu — 140 km southeast
• Pajok — 144 km east, South Sudan
• Juba — 159 km north, South Sudan

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
• Nebbi — 41,400
• Paidha — 37,500
• 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.