Official Name: | Kisaasi |
Pushpin Map: | Uganda Kampala |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kampala |
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 |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2010 Estimate |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Coordinates: | 0.3694°N 32.585°W |
Elevation M: | 1200 |
Kisaasi is a location, within the city of Kampala, Uganda.
Kisaasi is located in Kawempe Division, in northern Kampala. It is bordered by Ntinda and Bukoto to the south, Kigoowa to the southeast, Kulambiro to the east, Komamboga to the northeast, Unincorporated Wakiso District to the north, Kawempe to the west and Kyebando to the southwest. This location is approximately 7.5km (04.7miles), by road, northeast of Kampala's central business district.[1] The coordinates of Kisaasi are:0°22'10.0"N, 32°36'10.0"E (Latitude:0.369450; Longitude:32.602767).[2]
Kisaasi is a middle class residential neighborhood, with clusters of upscale residencies. A local professional performing arts group, Ndere Troupe has constructed a performing arts theater, the Ndere Center, within the area.[3] Since 2011, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has improved the road network in the neighborhood to the delight of many residents and businesses. One such road is the Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, which has been widened and tarmacked.[4]
The following points of interest lie in or near Kisaasi: