Largest Cities in Uganda

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Uganda Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Uganda

1 Kampala C 1,797,722
2 Nansana C 692,478
3 Mbale E 586,300
4 Nakaloke E 586,300
5 Bunamwaya C 413,400
6 Arua N 384,656
7 Kira C 317,157
8 Masaka C 294,166
9 Kyengera C 285,400
10 Jinja E 279,184
11 Mbarara W 264,425
12 Gulu N 233,271
13 Kasangati C 207,800
14 Mukono C 191,300
15 Njeru C 178,800
16 Katabi C 154,300
17 Fort Portal W 137,549
18 Kajansi C 135,600
19 Lugazi C 128,400
20 Mubende C 121,600
21 Ibanda W 117,700
22 Lira N 116,500
23 Kasese W 115,400
24 Mityana C 105,200
25 Wakiso C 87,900
26 Rutoma W 86,100
27 Kyangwali Refugee Camp W 83,558
28 Bwizibwera W 79,157
29 Kotido N 75,700
30 Entebbe C 69,958
31 Nakivale Refugee Camp W 68,400
32 Kamuli E 67,800
33 Apac N 67,700
34 Iganga E 65,500
35 Busia E 64,900
36 Koboko N 64,500
37 Soroti E 60,900
38 Mpondwe W 58,600
39 Kabale W 53,200
40 Kapchorwa E 51,200
41 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp W 49,700
42 Mpigi C 49,500
43 Luwero C 49,100
44 Tororo E 48,500
45 Yumbe N 47,600
46 Bugembe E 45,600
47 Kitgum N 44,604
48 Ishaka W 43,700
49 Kumi E 43,500
50 Adjumani N 43,022
51 Kasanje C 42,300
52 Nebbi N 41,400
53 Hoima W 39,644
54 Paidha N 37,500
55 Rukungiri W 37,200
56 Buyale W 36,700
57 Bugiri E 36,000
58 Kakira E 35,800
59 Isingiro W 34,300
60 Busesa E 32,900
61 Pallisa E 32,681
62 Masindi W 31,488
63 Wobulenzi C 31,000
64 Nyachera W 30,509
65 Kayunga C 30,000
66 Buyende E 29,700
67 Bombo C 29,600
68 Kyegegwa W 29,400
69 Budaka E 29,100
70 Kasaali C 29,000
71 Pakwach N 28,700
72 Kyenjojo W 28,600
73 Kakiri C 28,100
74 Kagadi W 28,000
75 Muhorro W 27,400
76 Kyaka II Refugee Camp W 27,300
77 Kanoni C 27,200
78 Bukuya C 26,972
79 Lukaya C 25,600
80 Kasozi W 24,500
81 Abim N 24,400
82 Buwenge E 24,200
83 Anaka N 24,000
84 Butaleja E 24,000
85 Kamwenge W 23,900
86 Dokolo N 23,700
87 Opit N 23,200
88 Rubanda W 22,800
89 Namutumba E 22,600
90 Namasuba C 22,507
91 Kiboga C 22,400
92 Bundibugyo W 22,300
93 Namayumba C 22,100
94 Kigumba W 22,000
95 Kihihi W 21,800
96 Kiziba C 21,300
97 Malaba E 20,800
98 Mayuge E 20,800
99 Kaliro E 20,500
100 Lwakyomba W 20,500

The largest cities in Uganda represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kampala leads with a population of 1,797,722, followed by Nansana and Mbale. 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 6 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 6 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 43,022 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,076,200.

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