Most Dense in Uganda

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Uganda

1 Anaka N 33,333/mi²

2 Lira N 30,132/mi²

3 Arua N 27,424/mi²

4 Kampala C 23,031/mi²

5 Mukono C 15,784/mi²

6 Kira C 12,131/mi²

7 Bundibugyo W 5,011/mi²

8 Entebbe C 4,728/mi²

9 Nyahuka W 1,767/mi²

10 Nansana C 1,673/mi²

11 Hoima W 1,472/mi²

12 Gulu N 1,315/mi²

13 Bunamwaya C 1,298/mi²

14 Fort Portal W 984/mi²

15 Kyengera C 896/mi²

16 Jinja E 848/mi²

17 Mbarara W 844/mi²

18 Kasangati C 652/mi²

19 Masaka C 568/mi²

20 Njeru C 561/mi²

21 Soroti E 521/mi²

22 Bugembe E 416/mi²

23 Kasese W 362/mi²

24 Masindi W 347/mi²

25 Mityana C 330/mi²

26 Katabi C 308/mi²

27 Bwizibwera W 302/mi²

28 Ntungamo W 283/mi²

29 Wakiso C 276/mi²

30 Kajansi C 271/mi²

31 Kapchorwa E 238/mi²

32 Rutoma W 225/mi²

33 Ibanda W 213/mi²

34 Busesa E 207/mi²

35 Iganga E 206/mi²

36 Busia E 200/mi²

37 Kabale W 197/mi²

38 Koboko N 196/mi²

39 Lugazi C 190/mi²

40 Mpigi C 155/mi²

41 Yumbe N 150/mi²

42 Budaka E 138/mi²

43 Kakira E 136/mi²

44 Kihihi W 115/mi²

45 Pallisa E 110/mi²

46 Tororo E 107/mi²

47 Kamuli E 101/mi²

48 Busembatia E 100/mi²

49 Mbale E 96/mi²

50 Ishaka W 95/mi²

51 Paidha N 94/mi²

52 Buwenge E 92/mi²

53 Nebbi N 89/mi²

54 Kakiri C 88/mi²

55 Mubende C 87/mi²

56 Kasanje C 85/mi²

57 Bugiri E 74/mi²

58 Kumi E 71/mi²

59 Kinoni W 68/mi²

60 Lukaya C 68/mi²

61 Apac N 66/mi²

62 Rwiimi W 66/mi²

63 Rubanda W 65/mi²

64 Butaleja E 59/mi²

65 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp W 58/mi²

66 Namutumba E 58/mi²

67 Buhesi W 57/mi²

68 Kireka C 56/mi²

69 Luwero C 56/mi²

70 Pakwach N 53/mi²

71 Kibiito W 52/mi²

72 Kaliro E 52/mi²

73 Malaba E 46/mi²

74 Mpondwe W 46/mi²

75 Ngora E 45/mi²

76 Kasozi W 44/mi²

77 Dokolo N 44/mi²

78 Rukungiri W 44/mi²

79 Lyantonde C 43/mi²

80 Busolwe E 42/mi²

81 Kagadi W 41/mi²

82 Muhorro W 40/mi²

83 Moyo N 40/mi²

84 Kotido N 38/mi²

85 Bukuya C 38/mi²

86 Bweyogerere C 36/mi²

87 Nyachera W 35/mi²

88 Wobulenzi C 35/mi²

89 Gombe C 35/mi²

90 Kyamahungu W 34/mi²

91 Namayumba C 34/mi²

92 Bombo C 34/mi²

93 Kyegegwa W 33/mi²

94 Kyazanga C 33/mi²

95 Kiziba C 33/mi²

96 Nagongera E 32/mi²

97 Lwengo C 32/mi²

98 Kyaka II Refugee Camp W 31/mi²

99 Buyende E 31/mi²

100 Kyenjojo W 29/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Uganda pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Anaka leads with 33,333 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. Anaka has 33,333 people per square mile — that's roughly 52 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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