Kikaaya Explained

Official Name:Kikaaya
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:Uganda Kampala
Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Kampala showing the location of Kikaaya.
Coordinates:0.365°N 32.59°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Uganda
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Central Uganda
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kampala Capital City Authority
Subdivision Type3:Division
Subdivision Name3:Kawempe Division
Elevation M:1240
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Kikaaya is a neighborhood in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The correct phonetic spelling is with two 'a's, after the second 'k'.

Location

Kikaaya is located in Kawempe Division, in northern Kampala. It is bordered by Kisaasi to the north, Kulambiro to the northeast, Kigoowa to the east, Bukoto to the southeast, Kyebando to the southwest, Kanyanya to the west and Mpererwe to the northwest. This location lies approximately 7.5km (04.7miles), by road, north of Kampala's central business district.[1] The coordinates of Kikaaya are:0°21'54.0"N,32°35'24.0"E (Latitude:0.3650; Longitude:32.5900).[2]

Kikaaya is situated on a hill that raises to a height of 1240m (4,070feet), above sea level. Most of the hill is occupied by the expanse of the Bahá’í Temple in Uganda. The temple, one of the existing seven continental Houses of Worship of the Baháʼí Faith in the world, sits on 50acres which include the House of Worship, manicured gardens, a guest house, and an administrative center.[3]

Demographics

The neighborhood on the slopes of the hill is predominantly middle class and upscale. Large homes sit on large lots and gated communities with upper middle class housing estates occupy the slopes in between the large homes. The neighborhood is clean, with low crime rates.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Globefeed.com. Map Showing Central Kampala And Kikaaya With Distance Marker. 17 June 2014.
  2. Web site: Location of Kikaaya At Google Maps. Google Maps. 17 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Uganda's Baha'i Temple: The Baha'i Temple, Where Nature, Faith And Artistic Beauty Reign. Gerald. Rulekere. 17 June 2014. 7 September 2006. Ugpulse.com.
  4. Web site: Daily Monitor. Know Your Hood : Kikaaya, A Peaceful, Remote Suburb. 17 June 2014. Pauline. Bangirana. 27 March 2013.