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How Big Is Uganda?

Uganda, located in Africa, is the 80th largest country in the world, covering approximately 241,038 square kilometers (93,065 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Oregon. It is home to approximately 46.2 million people.

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241,038 km²
93,065 sq mi
#80 of 236 countries
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Uganda's Geography

Of its total area, 197,100 km² is land and 43,938 km² (18.2%) is water. Within Africa, Uganda is the 32nd largest of 55 countries, sitting between Guinea and Ghana. With 192 people per km², it is more densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Uganda?

Uganda stretches approximately 635 km (395 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Paris to Berlin, and 603 km (375 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Dallas to Houston. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 7 hours to drive across.

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Uganda at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 241,038 km² (93,065 sq mi)
World Size Rank #80 of 236
Capital Kampala
Population Density 192 per km²
Population 46.2 million people
Coastline 0 km
Life Expectancy 69.0 years
GDP per Capita $2,800 USD