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Largest Cities in Uganda

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Uganda

1 Kampala C 1,680,600
2 Nansana C 532,800
3 Kira C 462,900
4 Bunamwaya C 413,400
5 Kyengera C 285,400
6 Mbarara W 221,300
7 Kasangati C 207,800
8 Mukono C 191,300
9 Njeru C 178,800
10 Gulu N 177,400
11 Katabi C 154,300
12 Kajansi C 135,600
13 Lugazi C 128,400
14 Hoima W 122,700
15 Mubende C 121,600
16 Lira N 119,323
17 Ibanda W 117,700
18 Masaka C 116,600
19 Kasese W 115,400
20 Mbale E 111,300
21 Masindi W 110,500
22 Mityana C 105,200
23 Entebbe C 102,600
24 Jinja E 93,061
25 Wakiso C 87,900
26 Rutoma W 86,100
27 Bwizibwera W 79,157
28 Kotido N 75,700
29 Arua N 72,400
30 Nakivale Refugee Camp W 68,400
31 Kamuli E 67,800
32 Apac N 67,700
33 Iganga E 65,500
34 Busia E 64,900
35 Koboko N 64,500
36 Soroti E 60,900
37 Fort Portal W 60,800
38 Mpondwe W 58,600
39 Kitgum N 56,891
40 Kabale W 53,200
41 Kapchorwa E 51,200
42 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp W 49,700
43 Mpigi C 49,500
44 Luwero C 49,100
45 Tororo E 48,500
46 Yumbe N 47,600
47 Bugembe E 45,600
48 Ishaka W 43,700
49 Kumi E 43,500
50 Kasanje C 42,300
51 Pallisa E 42,300
52 Nebbi N 41,400
53 Paidha N 37,500
54 Rukungiri W 37,200
55 Adjumani N 37,100
56 Buyale W 36,700
57 Bugiri E 36,000
58 Kakira E 35,800
59 Isingiro W 34,300
60 Nakaloke E 33,700
61 Busesa E 32,900
62 Wobulenzi C 31,000
63 Nyachera W 30,509
64 Kayunga C 30,000
65 Buyende E 29,700
66 Bombo C 29,600
67 Kyegegwa W 29,400
68 Budaka E 29,100
69 Kasaali C 29,000
70 Pakwach N 28,700
71 Kyenjojo W 28,600
72 Kakiri C 28,100
73 Kagadi W 28,000
74 Muhorro W 27,400
75 Kyaka II Refugee Camp W 27,300
76 Bukuya C 26,972
77 Lukaya C 25,600
78 Kasozi W 24,500
79 Abim N 24,400
80 Buwenge E 24,200
81 Anaka N 24,000
82 Butaleja E 24,000
83 Kamwenge W 23,900
84 Kyangwali Refugee Camp W 23,847
85 Dokolo N 23,700
86 Opit N 23,200
87 Rubanda W 22,800
88 Namutumba E 22,600
89 Namasuba C 22,507
90 Kiboga C 22,400
91 Bundibugyo W 22,300
92 Namayumba C 22,100
93 Kigumba W 22,000
94 Kihihi W 21,800
95 Kiziba C 21,300
96 Malaba E 20,800
97 Mayuge E 20,800
98 Kaliro E 20,500
99 Lwakyomba W 20,500
100 Mabare W 20,100

The largest cities in Uganda represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kampala leads with a population of 1,680,600, followed by Nansana and Kira. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. C dominates the top 10 with 8 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kampala's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. C has 8 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 42,300 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,375,100.

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