Nakasero Explained

Official Name:Nakasero
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Kampala showing the location of Nakasero.
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:Kampala Central Division
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.3233°N 32.5789°W
Elevation M:1228

Nakasero is a hill and neighborhood in the centre of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Nakasero is important to Uganda's economy and politics, as it is home to Kampala's central business district and several government offices, including the Ugandan Parliament Buildings.

Location

Nakasero is bordered by Mulago to the north, Makerere to the northwest, Old Kampala to the west, Namirembe and Mengo to the southwest, Nsambya to the south, Kibuli to the southeast, and Kololo to the east. The coordinates of Nakasero Hill are 0°19'24.0"N, 32°34'44.0"E (Latitude:0.323334; Longitude:32.578890). Nakasero Hill rises 1228m (4,029feet) above mean sea level.[1]

Overview

Nakasero Hill is the location of the central business district of Kampala, whose nighttime population was estimated at 1,680,600 as of July 2020.[2]

The lower reaches of the western and southern slopes of the hill accommodate the ordinary business and commercial activities of the city (taxi parks, train station, shopping arcades, banks, and restaurants). Towards the top of the hill, there are government buildings including the Uganda Parliament Buildings, several government ministries and the Kampala Capital City Authority Building Complex.

The top of Nakasero Hill is one of the most luxurious address in the city and accommodates the most upscale hotels and restaurants in Kampala and the country.[3] The Kampala State House is also located here. The northern and eastern slopes of Nakasero Hill house many of the diplomatic missions to Uganda and the residences of many ambassadors accredited to Uganda.[4]

Landmarks

The numerous landmarks in Kampala's central business district, located on Nakasero hill, include but are not limited to the following:

Government buildings

Banking institutions

Nearly all commercial banks and the three development banks in Uganda maintain their headquarters and main branches in Nakasero.[5]

Hotels, clubs, and casinos

Foreign embassies

The following foreign missions maintain their offices on Nakasero Hill.[8]

Places of worship

Others

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elevation of Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda . Elevation.maplogs.com . 29 July 2021 . Worldwide Elevation Map Finder . 29 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Citypopulation.de . Estimated Population of Kampala In July 2020 . 12 June 2020 . Uganda Bureau of Statistics . 29 July 2021 . Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics.
  3. Web site: Real Estate Investment Opportunities In Kampala, Uganda . Spectrum Properties Uganda . July 2021 . Spectrum Properties . 29 July 2021 . Kampala, Uganda.
  4. Web site: Profile of Nakasero Hill . Uganda Travel Guide . 29 July 2021 . Uganda Travel Guide . 29 July 2021 . Kampala, Uganda.
  5. Web site: . Licensed Commercial Banks As At 1 July 2020 . Bank of Uganda . 1 July 2021 . 29 July 2021 . Kampala, Uganda.
  6. Web site: Contact Us: Head Office Location . Cairo Bank Uganda . September 2020 . Cairo Bank Uganda . 29 July 2021 . Kampala.
  7. Web site: 21 September 2019 . Uganda To Host AFREXIM East African Regional Bank Office . . 29 July 2021 . The Independent . Kampala.
  8. Web site: Foreign Missions To Uganda . . 2020 . Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 29 July 2021 . Kampala, Uganda.
  9. Web site: Christ The King Church to get facelift . . 11 January 2016 . Christopher Bendana . 29 July 2021 . Kampala.
  10. Web site: Uganda: Physician Trades Comfort for Serving His Homeland . 13 November 2008 . . 22 April 2015 . Daily Monitor.