Map of Hoima, Uganda

Hoima is a city in Western Region, Uganda, with a population of about 122,700. It lies at 1.4331°N, 31.3524°E. Hoima is about 185 km (115 mi) northwest of Kampala, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Masindi, 48 km to the northeast.

Hoima at a glance

Where is Hoima?

• The 8th largest city in Uganda by recorded population.
• The 2nd largest city in Western Region on this site.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 12 h 02 min on the shortest day to 12 h 12 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Hoima

• Masindi — 48 km northeast
• Mubende — 97 km south
• Djugu — 109 km northwest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Paidha — 117 km north
• Nebbi — 120 km north
• Bunia — 123 km west, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Mityana — 135 km southeast
• Luwero — 140 km southeast
• Apac — 145 km northeast
• Fort Portal — 147 km southwest

Largest cities in Western Region

• Mbarara — 221,300
• Ibanda — 117,700
• Kasese — 115,400
• Masindi — 110,500
• Bwizibwera — 79,157
• Fort Portal — 60,800
• Kabale — 53,200
• Rukungiri — 37,200
• Isingiro — 34,300

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
• Mubende — 121,600
• Lira — 119,323
• Ibanda — 117,700

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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.