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Smallest Cities in Uganda

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Uganda

1 Kibale W 5,200
2 Kigorobya W 5,420
3 Nakasongola C 6,921
4 Byakabanda C 7,608
5 Masindi Port W 7,828
6 Kilembe W 7,914
7 Kyotera C 8,472
8 Rubirizi W 9,100
9 Buliisa W 9,500
10 Pader Palwo N 11,152
11 Bweyogerere C 11,473
12 Pader N 11,600
13 Wanseko W 13,616
14 Kiruhura W 14,000
15 Nagongera E 14,300
16 Nkoma W 14,400
17 Kibiito W 14,700
18 Rubaare W 14,900
19 Kebisoni W 15,000
20 Hima W 15,000
21 Amudat N 15,000
22 Lwengo C 15,100
23 Kalisizo C 15,200
24 Kasambya C 15,700
25 Kyamahungu W 15,800
26 Busembatia E 15,889
27 Kakumiro W 15,900
28 Kazo W 15,900
29 Kyazanga C 16,000
30 Buhesi W 16,000
31 Manafwa E 16,000
32 Moroto N 16,300
33 Lyantonde C 16,300
34 Kyarusozi W 16,300
35 Bukomero C 16,400
36 Kanungu W 16,600
37 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp W 16,600
38 Gombe C 16,600
39 Busolwe E 16,800
40 Nyamunuka W 16,800
41 Ntungamo W 16,915
42 Kasanda C 17,000
43 Namavundu E 17,300
44 Butunduzi W 17,600
45 Ngora E 17,700
46 Kisoro W 17,700
47 Kireka C 17,947
48 Kikube W 18,100
49 Katoke W 18,200
50 Kisinga W 18,300
51 Buikwe C 18,500
52 Rwiimi W 18,600
53 Moyo N 18,800
54 Butemba C 18,800
55 Budadiri E 19,200
56 Sironko E 19,300
57 Kinoni W 19,400
58 Magamaga E 19,500
59 Buhimba W 19,500
60 Nyahuka W 19,600
61 Iryango W 20,000
62 Mabare W 20,100
63 Lwakyomba W 20,500
64 Kaliro E 20,500
65 Mayuge E 20,800
66 Malaba E 20,800
67 Kiziba C 21,300
68 Kihihi W 21,800
69 Kigumba W 22,000
70 Namayumba C 22,100
71 Bundibugyo W 22,300
72 Kiboga C 22,400
73 Namasuba C 22,507
74 Namutumba E 22,600
75 Rubanda W 22,800
76 Opit N 23,200
77 Dokolo N 23,700
78 Kyangwali Refugee Camp W 23,847
79 Kamwenge W 23,900
80 Butaleja E 24,000
81 Anaka N 24,000
82 Buwenge E 24,200
83 Abim N 24,400
84 Kasozi W 24,500
85 Lukaya C 25,600
86 Bukuya C 26,972
87 Kyaka II Refugee Camp W 27,300
88 Muhorro W 27,400
89 Kagadi W 28,000
90 Kakiri C 28,100
91 Kyenjojo W 28,600
92 Pakwach N 28,700
93 Kasaali C 29,000
94 Budaka E 29,100
95 Kyegegwa W 29,400
96 Bombo C 29,600
97 Buyende E 29,700
98 Kayunga C 30,000
99 Nyachera W 30,509
100 Wobulenzi C 31,000

The smallest cities in Uganda (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kibale has a population of just 5,200. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,200 residents, Kibale is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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