Namungoona
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Location
Namungoona is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso DistrictWakiso 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:...
to the west, northwest and to the north, the 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...
-Hoima
Hoima
Hoima is a town in Western Uganda. It is main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Hoima District in Uganda. It is also the location of the palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro.-Location:...
Road and Kawaala
Kawaala
-Location:Kawaala is bordered by Nabweru to the north, Kazo to the northeast, Makerere to the east, Naakulabye to the south, Kasubi to the southwest and Namungoona to the west. This location is approximately , by road, north of Kampala's central business district...
to the east, Kasubi
Kasubi Tombs
The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, is the site of the burial grounds for four kabakas , and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.On 16 March 2010, some of the major buildings there were almost completely destroyed by a fire, the cause of which is under investigation...
to the southeast, Lubya and Lusaze to the south and Busega
Busega
-Location:Busega is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso District to the north, Namungoona to the northeast, Lungujja to the east, Nateete to the south and Buloba to the west. This location is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district. Busega is located in Lubaga Division...
to the southwest. This location is approximately 6.5 kilometres (4 mi), by road, northwest of the downtown area
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
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 coordinates of Namungoona are:00 19 57N, 32 31 59E (Latitude:0.3325; Longitude:32.5331).
Overview
Namungoona is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, including high-rise apartment complexes, with upscale single-family residences interspersed between the apartment towers. The Kampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass Highway
Kampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
passes through Namungoona. Also located in this area is the headquarters of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Uganda, together with a hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
and a school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
.
Landmarks
The landmarks in or near Namungoona include:- The headquarters of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Uganda
- The Adventist Day Church School - An elementary and secondary school administered by the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Uganda
- St. Nicholas Parish Hospital - A private hospital administered by the Seventh Day Adventist Church
- The Kampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- 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 CompanyNational Housing and Construction CompanyNational Housing and Construction Company Limited , is a Ugandan construction and real estate management company, owned by the Uganda Government...
with an estimated 2,368 housing units, when complete] - St. Kizito Primary School - A kindergartenKindergartenA kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
and elementaryElementaryElementary may refer to:*Elementary or Primary education, the first years of formal, structured education that occur during childhood*Elementary school, a school providing elementary or primary education*Elementary , 2007...
school administered by BULAinc, an NGO based in BayportBayportBayport may refer to a place in the United States:*Bayport, Florida*Bayport, Minnesota*Bayport, New York*Bayport, Wisconsin, a former town*Bayport terminal of the Port of Houston*Bayport Industrial District near La Porte and Pasadena, TexasOther uses...
, New York, USA.
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See also
- Kampala DistrictKampala DistrictKampala District is a district in Uganda that is coterminous with the country's capital city, Kampala. The district is named after the city. The main language spoken is Luganda. However many other languages are spoken, including: English, Swahili, Runyankole/Rukiga, Acholi and...
- Kampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- KampalaKampalaKampala 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...
- Lubaga DivisionLubaga DivisionLubaga Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The division takes its name from Lubaga, where the division headquarters are located...
- Central Region, UgandaCentral Region, UgandaCentral 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:...