Namungoona Explained

Official Name:Namungoona
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Kampala showing the location of Namungoona.
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:Lubaga Division
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.3331°N 32.5342°W
Elevation M:1200

Namungoona is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

Location

Namungoona is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso District to the west, northwest and to the north, the Kampala–Hoima Road and Kawaala to the east, Kasubi to the southeast, Lubya and Lusaze to the south and Busega to the southwest. This location is approximately 6.5km (04miles), by road, northwest of the downtown area of Kampala. The coordinates of Namungoona are:0°19'59.0"N, 32°32'03.0"E (Latitude:0.333050; Longitude:32.534175).[1]

Demographics

Namungoona is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, including high-rise apartment complexes and semi-detached family housing.,[2] with middle-class single-family residences interspersed between the apartment towers.

Transport and facilities

The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway passes through Namungoona. Also located in this area is the headquarters of the Uganda Orthodox Church, together with a hospital and two schools.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are found in or near Namungoona:Gotham

Photos

External links

0.3331°N 32.5342°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Google Maps. Location of Namungoona At Google Maps. 21 June 2014.
  2. Web site: NHCC Projects: Namungoona Phase IV. 21 June 2014. National Housing and Construction Company.