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Namungoona

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Region
  
Central Uganda

Time zone
  
EAT (UTC+3)

Local time
  
Monday 2:52 PM

Division
  
Lubaga Division

Elevation
  
1,200 m

Namungoona

District
  
Kampala Capital City Authority

Weather
  
26°C, Wind S at 16 km/h, 73% Humidity

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

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Map of Namungoona, Kampala, Uganda

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 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi), 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).

Demographics

Namungoona is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, including high-rise apartment complexes and semi-detached family housing., 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:

  • The headquarters of the Uganda Orthodox Church
  • Chwa II Memorial College and Namungoona Orthodox Primary School
  • Holy Cross Mission Hospital - A private hospital administered by the Uganda Orthodox Church
  • The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway - The highway passes through the northern reaches of Namungoona in a west to east direction
  • Namungoona Condominium and Apartment Complex - A development by National Housing and Construction Company with an estimated 2,368 housing units, when complete.
  • St. Kizito Primary School - A kindergarten and elementary school administered by BULAinc, an NGO based in Bayport, New York, United States.
  • St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fund [1]
  • Photos

  • Photo of St. Nicholas Parish Hospital Namungoona
  • References

    Namungoona Wikipedia