Central Region, Uganda

Central
Buganda
Location of Buganda Region in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°19′N 032°35′E / 0.317°N 32.583°E / 0.317; 32.583
CountryUganda
RegionCentral
Regional capitalKampala
Area
  Total
61,403.2 km2 (23,707.9 sq mi)
Elevation
1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population
 (2014 census)
  Total
9,529,227
  Estimate 
(2011)
8,465,400
  Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneEAT
ISO 3166 codeUG-C
HDI (2019)0.605
medium · 1st

The Central region is one of the four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda's 2014 census, the region's population was 9,529,227. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda.