Kajjansi

Kajjansi
Ponds at the Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kajjansi
Kajjansi Map of Uganda showing the location of Kajjansi
Coordinates: 00°12′54″N32°33′00″E / 0.21500°N 32.55000°E / 0.21500; 32.55000
Country	Uganda
Region	Central Uganda
District	Wakiso District
Elevation	1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Population  (2024 Census) [1]
• Total	155,058
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)

Kajjansi Airfield sign.

Kampala- Entebbe Express high way approaching Kajjansi from Lweza

Kajjansi is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.

Kajjansi Airport

Location

The township is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather Kampala - Entebbe Road. Kajjansi is located approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi), by road, south of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. ^[2] This location is approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport. ^[3] The coordinates of Kajjansi are:0°12'54.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.2150; Longitude:32.5500). ^[4]

Population

In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at 7,530. ^[5]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:

• Uganda Clays Limited - The headquarters and main factory are located in Kajjansi
• Kajjansi Airport - A private civilian airport belonging to Mission Aviation Fellowship
• A branch of Equity Bank
• Kajjansi Roses - A horticultural company; a member of the Madhvani Group of Companies
• Headquarters of the Rotary Club of Kajjansi, Uganda. Club Number:61815
• Aquaculture Research and Development Centre - A government fisheries research and training center
• Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
• Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm
• Kajjansi Central Market

See also

• Kira Municipality
• Gombe
• Matugga
• Kakiri
• Nansana
• Wakiso
• Wakiso District
• Central Region, Uganda

References

1. Uganda Bureau of Statistics (14 June 2020). "The population of all Ugandan cities and towns with more than 15,000 inhabitants according to census results and latest official projections". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics.
2. "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kajjansi With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2004.
3. "Road Distance Between Entebbe Airport and Kajjansi with Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
4. "Location of Kajjansi At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 4 July 2015.
5. "Estimated Population of Kajjansi In 2006". Mongabay.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.

External links

• Overview of Aquaculture in Uganda

00°12′54″N32°33′00″E / 0.21500°N 32.55000°E / 0.21500; 32.55000