Most Dense in Western Region

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Most Dense — Western Region

1 Bundibugyo 5,011/mi²

2 Nyahuka 1,767/mi²

3 Hoima 1,472/mi²

4 Fort Portal 984/mi²

5 Mbarara 844/mi²

6 Kasese 362/mi²

7 Masindi 347/mi²

8 Bwizibwera 302/mi²

9 Ntungamo 283/mi²

10 Rutoma 225/mi²

11 Ibanda 213/mi²

12 Kabale 197/mi²

13 Kihihi 115/mi²

14 Ishaka 95/mi²

15 Kinoni 68/mi²

16 Rwiimi 66/mi²

17 Rubanda 65/mi²

18 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 58/mi²

19 Buhesi 57/mi²

20 Kibiito 52/mi²

21 Mpondwe 46/mi²

22 Kasozi 44/mi²

23 Rukungiri 44/mi²

24 Kagadi 41/mi²

25 Muhorro 40/mi²

26 Nyachera 35/mi²

27 Kyamahungu 34/mi²

28 Kyegegwa 33/mi²

29 Kyaka II Refugee Camp 31/mi²

30 Kyenjojo 29/mi²

31 Lwakyomba 29/mi²

32 Kamwenge 28/mi²

33 Kazo 28/mi²

34 Buyale 25/mi²

35 Kilembe 25/mi²

36 Mabare 23/mi²

37 Kanungu 23/mi²

38 Kakumiro 22/mi²

39 Nyamunuka 19/mi²

40 Katoke 19/mi²

41 Kyangwali Refugee Camp 19/mi²

42 Butunduzi 18/mi²

43 Kebisoni 18/mi²

44 Rubaare 17/mi²

45 Nkoma 17/mi²

46 Kyarusozi 17/mi²

47 Buhimba 15/mi²

48 Kigumba 15/mi²

49 Kisinga 14/mi²

50 Kikube 14/mi²

51 Rubirizi 13/mi²

52 Hima 12/mi²

53 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp 12/mi²

54 Nakivale Refugee Camp 11/mi²

55 Kiruhura 11/mi²

56 Kibale 10/mi²

57 Wanseko 9/mi²

58 Buliisa 6/mi²

59 Isingiro 6/mi²

60 Masindi Port 5/mi²

61 Kigorobya 4/mi²

62 Iryango 3/mi²

63 Kisoro 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Western Region pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bundibugyo leads with 5,011 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Bundibugyo has 5,011 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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