List Of New Cities In Uganda

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.

RankBiggest Cities in UgandaPopulation
1Kampala1,659,600
2Nansana365,857
3Kira Town313,761
4Mbarara195,013

What are the biggest cities in Uganda?

Guide to Cities in Uganda

CityDistrictPopulation
1. KampalaKampala1,507,080
2. NansanaWakiso365,124
3. Kira TownWakiso317,157
4. SsabagaboWakiso283,272

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.