Gombe, Uganda
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Gombe, Wakiso, Uganda, commonly referred to as Gombe, is a small town in Central Uganda
Central Region, Uganda
Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District
Wakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

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Location

Gombe is located approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi), by road, northwest of Matugga
Matugga
Matugga is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District. The correct phonetic spelling of the town is with two "g"s.-Location:...

, on the Matugga-Kapeeka Road
Matugga-Kapeeka Road
Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road in central Uganda, connecting the towns of Matugga in Wakiso District and Kapeeka in Nakaseke District.-Location:The Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road that links Matugga in Wakiso District to Kapeeka in Nakaseke District...

. This location lies approximately 23 kilometres (14.3 mi), by road, north of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...

, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are: 00 29 51N, 32 28 26 (Latitude:0.4975; Longitude:32.4738).

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:
  • The administrative headquarters of Gombe sub-county, an administrative unit within Wakiso District Administration
    Wakiso District
    Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

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  • The headquarters of Gombe Town Council
  • Gombe Central Market

See also

  • Gombe, Butambala, Uganda
    Gombe, Butambala, Uganda
    Gombe, Butambala, Uganda, often referred to simply as Gombe is a municipality in Butambala District, Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of the district and the district headquarters are located there....

  • Buganda
    Buganda
    Buganda is a subnational kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Ganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala, with the exception of the disputed eastern Kayunga District...

  • Wakiso District
    Wakiso District
    Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

  • Central Region, Uganda
    Central Region, Uganda
    Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

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