Kajjansi

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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
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Region Central Uganda
District Wakiso District
Elevation
1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Population
 (2006 Estimate)
  Total7,530
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
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Kajjansi Airfield sign.
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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.

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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. [1] This location is approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport. [2] The coordinates of Kajjansi are:0°12'54.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.2150; Longitude:32.5500). [3]

Population

In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at 7,530. [4]

Points of interest

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

See also

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References

  1. "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kajjansi With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2004.
  2. "Road Distance Between Entebbe Airport and Kajjansi with Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. Google (4 July 2015). "Location of Kajjansi At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  4. "Estimated Population of Kajjansi In 2006". Mongabay.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.

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