Kyebando Explained

Official Name:Kyebando
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Kampala showing the location of Kyebando.
Pushpin Map:Uganda 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
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.3561°N 32.58°W
Elevation M:1240

Kyebando is a neighborhood within Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda.

Location

Kyebando is bordered by Kawempe to the northwest, Kikaaya to the northeast, Bukoto to the east, Mulago to the south, Bwaise to the southwest and Kaleerwe to the west. This location lies approximately 5.5km (03.4miles), by road, northeast of Kampala's central business district.[1] The coordinates of Kyebando are:0°21'22.0"N, 32°34'48.0"E (Latitude:0.356111; Longitude:32.580000).[2]

Overview

Kyebando is located on a hill that raises to 1240m (4,070feet) above sea-level. The base of the hill is a ring road, Kyebando Ring Road that makes a near-complete circle through the neighborhood. The hill and surrounding area is dotted with school, interspersed with low income residential houses. During the 2000s, numerous educational institutions have sprung up in the neighborhood. The rapid urbanization brings with it, strained public services and increased crime levels.[3]

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External links

0.3561°N 32.58°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map Showing Kampala And Kyebando With Distance Indicator. 18 June 2014. Globefeed.com.
  2. Web site: 18 June 2014. Location of Kyebando At Google Maps. Google Maps.
  3. Web site: 30 January 2013. Know Your Hood: Kyebando Catching Up With Development. Ivan. Okuda. 18 June 2014. Daily Monitor.