Time zone EAT (UTC+3) Local time Sunday 12:04 AM | Division Makindye Division Elevation 1,230 m | |
 | ||
Weather 21°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 92% Humidity Restaurants Isabella, Jonnyz Bar, Sholar Foods and Take Away Hotels Makindye Country Club, Hotels In Uganda, Ayo's Nest, city panorma hotel, Mat Hotel & Leisure Center | ||
Kampala uganda view of makindye kansanga and ggaba from muyenga
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.
Contents
- Kampala uganda view of makindye kansanga and ggaba from muyenga
- Map of Makindye Kampala Uganda
- Kampala uganda view of makindye kansanga and ggaba from muyenga part 2
- Location
- Overview
- Point of interest
- Photos
- References
Map of Makindye, Kampala, Uganda
Kampala uganda view of makindye kansanga and ggaba from muyenga part 2
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 6 kilometres (3.7 mi).
Overview
Makindye, at its peak, stands 1,230 metres (4,040 ft) 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.
Point of interest
The following points of interest lie on or near Makindye Hill: