List Of New Cities In Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has today voted for the creation of new cities in the country.
The cities to be created over four years are Jinja, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Masaka, Mbale, Arua, Gulu, Hoima, Lira ,Soroti, Entebbe, Moroto, Nakasongola, Kabale and Wakiso.
With a majority of 312 votes out of 313, MPs voted for the Motion for resolution of Parliament on alteration of boundaries under Art 179(1) A of the Constitution and declaration of cities under Section 7(2a) of the Local Gov’t Act.
Only Sarah Opendi from Tororo voted against the motion, saying that the recent budget that was passed by parliament for FY 2020/21 does not fully address the demands of some of the Local governments, Districts and Municipalities.
List of Current And Future Cities In Uganda Rank City Region Effective Date
1 Kampala Central
2 Fort Portal Western
3 Arua Northern
4 Gulu Northern
5 Jinja Eastern
6 Mbarara Western
7 Mbale Eastern
8 Masaka Central
9 Hoima Western
10 Entebbe Central
11 Lira Northern
12 Kabale Western
13 Moroto Northern
14 Nakasongola Central
15 Wakiso Central
16 Soroti Eastern
What are the top three major cities in Uganda?
Uganda’s capital city of Kampala is also by far the largest town in the country. The city is both the capital of Uganda and the backbone to the country’s economy.
The Biggest Cities In Uganda.
| Rank | Biggest Cities in Uganda | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kampala | 1,659,600 |
| 2 | Nansana | 365,857 |
| 3 | Kira Town | 313,761 |
| 4 | Mbarara | 195,013 |
What are the biggest cities in Uganda?
Guide to Cities in Uganda
| City | District | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kampala | Kampala | 1,507,080 |
| 2. Nansana | Wakiso | 365,124 |
| 3. Kira Town | Wakiso | 317,157 |
| 4. Ssabagabo | Wakiso | 283,272 |
Which is the most beautiful city in Uganda?
Within splitting distance to Lake Victoria Kampala lies at an altitude of 1,155 meters. With approximately 1.5 million inhabitants, and the seat of government it is the undisputed center of Uganda.