Prisons in Uganda map & data
There are 34 prisons mapped in Uganda, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Central Region (12), Western Region (8) and Northern Region (7) - Central Region alone holds 35% of them. 82% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include African Prison Project (APP), Bidibidi Prision and Remand home.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Region | 12 | 35% |
| Western Region | 8 | 24% |
| Northern Region | 7 | 21% |
| Eastern Region | 7 | 21% |
Notable prisons in Uganda
- African Prison Project (APP)Central Region · prison
- Bidibidi PrisionNorthern Region · prison
- Remand homeEastern Region · prison
- Hoima PrisonWestern Region · prison
- Butuntumula PrisonCentral Region · prison
- Gili Gili PrisonNorthern Region · prison
- Soroti Government PrisonEastern Region · prison
- Kisoro PrisonWestern Region · prison
- Kampirinsgisa Juvenail Prison and Rehabilitation CentreCentral Region · prison
- Giligili Infantry Government PrisonNorthern Region · prison
- Tororo Prison FarmEastern Region · prison
- Ndorwa PrisonWestern Region · prison
- Katereke PrisonCentral Region · prison
- Paidha PrisonsNorthern Region · prison
- Nyamishekyera PrisonWestern Region · prison
- Kigo Female prisonKAMPALA · Central Region · prison
- Uganda Prison MorotoNorthern Region · prison
- Rukukuru PrisonWestern Region · prison
- Kigo Male prisonKAMPALA · Central Region · prison
- Yumbe District PrisonNorthern Region · prison
- Rukungiri PrisonRukungiri · Western Region · prison
- Kitala PrisonCentral Region · prison
- Sheema PrisonWestern Region · prison
- Magala Prison UgandaCentral Region · prison
- Uganda Government Prison MasindiWestern Region · prison
- Masaka PrisonCentral Region · prison
- Nakasongola Prisons Detention FacilityNakasongola · Central Region · prison
- Women's PrisonMakindye · Central Region · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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How many prisons are there in Uganda?
This layer holds 34 prisons in Uganda, the most of them in Central Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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