Most Dense in Uganda

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Uganda

1 Arua N 145,703/mi²
2 Anaka N 33,333/mi²
3 Lira N 29,419/mi²
4 Kampala C 24,637/mi²
5 Mukono C 15,784/mi²
6 Kira C 8,311/mi²
7 Bundibugyo W 5,011/mi²
8 Entebbe C 3,224/mi²
9 Jinja E 2,545/mi²
10 Fort Portal W 2,225/mi²
11 Nansana C 2,174/mi²
12 Nyahuka W 1,767/mi²
13 Gulu N 1,729/mi²
14 Masaka C 1,432/mi²
15 Bunamwaya C 1,298/mi²
16 Mbarara W 1,008/mi²
17 Kyengera C 896/mi²
18 Kasangati C 652/mi²
19 Njeru C 561/mi²
20 Soroti E 521/mi²
21 Mbale E 507/mi²
22 Nakaloke E 507/mi²
23 Hoima W 476/mi²
24 Bugembe E 416/mi²
25 Kasese W 362/mi²
26 Mityana C 330/mi²
27 Katabi C 308/mi²
28 Bwizibwera W 302/mi²
29 Ntungamo W 283/mi²
30 Wakiso C 276/mi²
31 Kajansi C 271/mi²
32 Kapchorwa E 238/mi²
33 Rutoma W 225/mi²
34 Ibanda W 213/mi²
35 Busesa E 207/mi²
36 Iganga E 206/mi²
37 Busia E 200/mi²
38 Kabale W 197/mi²
39 Koboko N 196/mi²
40 Lugazi C 190/mi²
41 Mpigi C 155/mi²
42 Yumbe N 150/mi²
43 Budaka E 138/mi²
44 Kakira E 136/mi²
45 Kihihi W 115/mi²
46 Tororo E 107/mi²
47 Kamuli E 101/mi²
48 Busembatia E 100/mi²
49 Masindi W 99/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 Pallisa E 85/mi²
57 Kasanje C 85/mi²
58 Bugiri E 74/mi²
59 Kumi E 71/mi²
60 Kinoni W 68/mi²
61 Lukaya C 68/mi²
62 Apac N 66/mi²
63 Rwiimi W 66/mi²
64 Rubanda W 65/mi²
65 Butaleja E 59/mi²
66 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp W 58/mi²
67 Namutumba E 58/mi²
68 Kanoni C 57/mi²
69 Buhesi W 57/mi²
70 Kireka C 56/mi²
71 Luwero C 56/mi²
72 Pakwach N 53/mi²
73 Kibiito W 52/mi²
74 Kaliro E 52/mi²
75 Malaba E 46/mi²
76 Mpondwe W 46/mi²
77 Ngora E 45/mi²
78 Kasozi W 44/mi²
79 Dokolo N 44/mi²
80 Rukungiri W 44/mi²
81 Lyantonde C 43/mi²
82 Busolwe E 42/mi²
83 Kagadi W 41/mi²
84 Muhorro W 40/mi²
85 Moyo N 40/mi²
86 Bukuya C 38/mi²
87 Bweyogerere C 36/mi²
88 Nyachera W 35/mi²
89 Wobulenzi C 35/mi²
90 Gombe C 35/mi²
91 Kyamahungu W 34/mi²
92 Namayumba C 34/mi²
93 Bombo C 34/mi²
94 Kyegegwa W 33/mi²
95 Kyazanga C 33/mi²
96 Kiziba C 33/mi²
97 Nagongera E 32/mi²
98 Lwengo C 32/mi²
99 Kyaka II Refugee Camp W 31/mi²
100 Buyende E 31/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. Arua leads with 145,703 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. Arua has 145,703 people per square mile - that's roughly 228 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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