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Kawempe kampala uganda
Kawempe is an area in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. It is also the location of the headquarters of Kawempe Division, one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala. The five divisions are: 1. Kampala Central Division 2. Lubaga Division 3. Kawempe Division 4. Makindye Division and 5. Nakawa Division.
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- Map of Kawempe Kampala Uganda
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- Location
- Overview
- Points of interest
- References
Map of Kawempe, Kampala, Uganda
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Location
Kawempe is located on the northwestern edge of Kampala. It is bordered by Nabweru to the north, Kisaasi to the east, Bwaise to the south, Kazo to the southwest and Nansana in Wakiso District to the west. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Kawempe is approximately 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi). The coordinates of Kawempe are:0°22'45.0"N 32°33'27.0"E (Latitude:0.3792; Longitude:32.5574).
Overview
Kawempe lies on the main highway between Kampala and Masindi. It began as a trading center in the 1950s but has mushroomed into a busy, albeit disorganized, metropolitan area with businesses, small industries, retail shops and a thriving farmers market. Many of the surrounding villages have been turned into low income housing.
Points of interest
Kawempe hosts the following points of interests: