Makindye Explained

Official Name:Makindye
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Kampala showing the location of Makindye.
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:Makindye Division
Leader Title:Major
Leader Name:Dr. Ian Clarke
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.2792°N 32.5864°W
Elevation M:1230

Makindye is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's largest city and capital. The name also refers to the neighborhood that sits on that hill. Makindye is also the seat of Makindye Division, one of the five administrative zones of the city of Kampala.

Location

Makindye is bordered by Nsambya to the north, Kibuye to the northwest, Najjanankumbi to the west, Lubowa in Wakiso District to the south, Luwafu to the southeast, and Lukuli to the east. Kansanga and Kabalagala lie to Makindye's northeast. The coordinates of Makindye are 0°16'45.0"N, 32°35'10.0"E (Latitude:0.279175; Longitude:32.586120). The road distance between Makindye and the central business district of Kampala is about 6km (04miles).[1]

Overview

Makindye, at its peak, stands 1230m (4,040feet) above sea level. It affords a view of the surrounding areas of the city and of neighboring parts of Wakiso District. It also affords a view of Murchison Bay, a part of Lake Victoria to the east and southeast of Makindye. The residential areas on Makindye hill are of middle class proportions. Many of the homes have adjacent plots of land that are often used to grow vegetables.[2]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie on or near Makindye Hill:

Photos

See also

External links

0.2792°N 32.5864°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Globefeed.com . Distance Between Central Kampala And Makindye With Map . 19 June 2014.
  2. Web site: Know Your Hood : Makindye, A Place From Which You Can Easily Access The City . . Emma . Ikwap . 31 July 2013 . 19 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Government Moves To Construct Referral Hospitals In Kawempe, Makindye . Uganda Radio Network (URN) . Joe . Wacha . 14 May 2013 . 19 June 2014.