List of Uganda Districts by Region

Uganda has 135 districts plus Kampala, grouped into four major regions.

Central Region (Including Kampala)

  1. Buikwe
  2. Bukomansimbi
  3. Butambala
  4. Buvuma
  5. Gomba
  6. Kalangala
  7. Kalungu
  8. Kampala (Capital City)
  9. Kasanda
  10. Kayunga
  11. Kiboga
  12. Kyankwanzi
  13. Kyotera
  14. Luweero
  15. Lwengo
  16. Lyantonde
  17. Masaka
  18. Mityana
  19. Mpigi
  20. Mubende
  21. Mukono
  22. Nakaseke
  23. Nakasongola
  24. Rakai
  25. Sembabule
  26. Wakiso

Eastern Region

  1. Amuria
  2. Budaka
  3. Bududa
  4. Bugiri
  5. Bugweri
  6. Bukedea
  7. Bukwo
  8. Bulambuli
  9. Busia
  10. Butaleja
  11. Butebo
  12. Buyende
  13. Iganga
  14. Jinja
  15. Kaberamaido
  16. Kalaki
  17. Kaliro
  18. Kamuli
  19. Kapchorwa
  20. Kapelebyong
  21. Katakwi
  22. Kibuku
  23. Kumi
  24. Kween
  25. Luuka
  26. Manafwa
  27. Mayuge
  28. Mbale
  29. Namayingo
  30. Namisindwa
  31. Namutumba
  32. Ngora
  33. Pallisa
  34. Serere
  35. Sironko
  36. Soroti
  37. Tororo

Northern Region

  1. Abim
  2. Adjumani
  3. Agago
  4. Alebtong
  5. Amolatar
  6. Amudat
  7. Amuru
  8. Apac
  9. Arua
  10. Dokolo
  11. Gulu
  12. Kaabong
  13. Karenga
  14. Kitgum
  15. Koboko
  16. Kole
  17. Kotido
  18. Kwania
  19. Lamwo
  20. Lira
  21. Madi-Okollo
  22. Maracha
  23. Moroto
  24. Moyo
  25. Nabilatuk
  26. Nakapiripirit
  27. Napak
  28. Nebbi
  29. Nwoya
  30. Obongi
  31. Omoro
  32. Otuke
  33. Oyam
  34. Pader
  35. Pakwach
  36. Terego
  37. Yumbe
  38. Zombo

Western Region

  1. Buhweju
  2. Buliisa
  3. Bundibugyo
  4. Bunyangabu
  5. Bushenyi
  6. Hoima
  7. Ibanda
  8. Isingiro
  9. Kabale
  10. Kabarole
  11. Kagadi
  12. Kakumiro
  13. Kamwenge
  14. Kanungu
  15. Kasese
  16. Kazo
  17. Kibaale
  18. Kikuube
  19. Kiruhura
  20. Kiryandongo
  21. Kisoro
  22. Kitagwenda
  23. Kyegegwa
  24. Kyenjojo
  25. Masindi
  26. Mbarara
  27. Mitooma
  28. Ntoroko
  29. Ntungamo
  30. Rubanda
  31. Rubirizi
  32. Rukiga
  33. Rukungiri
  34. Rwampara
  35. Sheema

Uganda

1. General Profile

  • Official Name: Republic of Uganda
  • Capital City: Kampala
  • Location: East Africa, bordered by Kenya (east), South Sudan (north), Democratic Republic of Congo (west), Rwanda (southwest), and Tanzania (south).
  • Population (2023 est.): ~48 million
  • Official Languages: English, Swahili
  • Other Major Languages: Luganda, Runyankore, Luo, Ateso, and over 40 indigenous languages
  • Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
  • Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT), UTC +3

2. Geography and Climate

  • Size: ~241,000 km² (93,000 sq mi)
  • Topography: Mostly plateau with savannas, fertile agricultural lands, and lakes.
  • Major Lakes: Lake Victoria (world’s second-largest freshwater lake), Lake Albert, Lake Kyoga, and Lake Edward.
  • Mountains: Rwenzori Mountains (“Mountains of the Moon”), Mount Elgon, Virunga ranges.
  • Climate: Tropical; rainy seasons (March–May, September–November), dry seasons (December–February, June–August).

3. Administrative Divisions

  • Regions: 4 (Central, Eastern, Northern, Western)
  • Districts: 135 plus Kampala (2020) – the number continues to rise due to decentralization.
  • Local Governance: Each district is headed by a Local Council (LCV) chairperson.

4. People and Demographics

  • Population Growth Rate: ~3.0% annually (among the fastest in the world).
  • Urbanization: ~27% urban; Kampala and Wakiso are largest urban hubs.
  • Ethnic Groups: Baganda (largest), Basoga, Banyankole, Iteso, Langi, Acholi, and others.
  • Religions: Christianity (Catholic, Anglican, Pentecostal) ~85%, Islam ~14%, traditional beliefs.
  • Median Age: ~16 years → Uganda has one of the youngest populations globally.

5. History and Politics

  • Pre-Colonial: Kingdoms such as Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro, and Ankole dominated.
  • Colonial Period: Became a British protectorate in 1894.
  • Independence: Gained independence on October 9, 1962.
  • Notable Leaders: Milton Obote, Idi Amin, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (in power since 1986).
  • Political System: Presidential republic with multi-party politics.

6. Economy

  • GDP (2023 est.): ~$50 billion (nominal).
  • Key Sectors:
    • Agriculture: Coffee (top export), tea, cotton, maize, bananas, fish.
    • Industry: Agro-processing, construction, cement, textiles.
    • Services: Banking, ICT, tourism, trade.
    • Oil & Gas: Discoveries in the Albertine Graben region expected to boost the economy.
  • Tourism Hotspots: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (mountain gorillas), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls, Lake Victoria, Source of the Nile (Jinja).

7. Infrastructure and Development

  • Transport: Expanding road network, Entebbe International Airport, standard gauge railway under development.
  • Energy: Hydropower (Nalubaale, Karuma, Isimba dams), solar, oil in future.
  • ICT: Growing fintech sector; mobile money widely used.
  • Urban Growth: Kampala is the economic hub; Wakiso is rapidly urbanizing.

8. Challenges

  • High population growth vs. job creation.
  • Poverty and inequality (though poverty rates are declining).
  • Climate change affecting agriculture.
  • Corruption and governance issues.

9. Strengths and Opportunities

  • Young, energetic workforce.
  • Fertile agricultural land and freshwater resources.
  • Strategic location in East Africa for trade.
  • Expanding oil and energy sector.
  • Tourism potential remains underutilized.
List of Uganda Districts by Region

10. Quick Facts

  • Nickname: “The Pearl of Africa” (coined by Winston Churchill).
  • UN Membership: Since 1962.
  • Driving: Left side.
  • National Bird: Grey Crowned Crane.
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