Largest Cities in Central Region

Top 45 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Uganda · Central Region

Largest Cities — Central Region

1 Kampala 1,680,600

2 Nansana 532,800

3 Kira 462,900

4 Bunamwaya 413,400

5 Kyengera 285,400

6 Kasangati 207,800

7 Mukono 191,300

8 Njeru 178,800

9 Katabi 154,300

10 Kajansi 135,600

11 Lugazi 128,400

12 Mubende 121,600

13 Masaka 116,600

14 Mityana 105,200

15 Entebbe 102,600

16 Wakiso 87,900

17 Mpigi 49,500

18 Luwero 49,100

19 Kasanje 42,300

20 Wobulenzi 31,000

21 Kayunga 30,000

22 Bombo 29,600

23 Kasaali 29,000

24 Kakiri 28,100

25 Bukuya 26,972

26 Lukaya 25,600

27 Namasuba 22,507

28 Kiboga 22,400

29 Namayumba 22,100

30 Kiziba 21,300

31 Butemba 18,800

32 Buikwe 18,500

33 Kireka 17,947

34 Kasanda 17,000

35 Gombe 16,600

36 Bukomero 16,400

37 Lyantonde 16,300

38 Kyazanga 16,000

39 Kasambya 15,700

40 Kalisizo 15,200

41 Lwengo 15,100

42 Bweyogerere 11,473

43 Kyotera 8,472

44 Byakabanda 7,608

45 Nakasongola 6,921

The largest cities in Central Region 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 10 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 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,375,100.

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