Kanyanya | |
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  Kanyanya Map of Kampala showing the location of Bwaise. | |
| Coordinates: 00°22′25″N32°34′38″E / 0.37361°N 32.57722°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Kampala Capital City Authority |
| Division | Kawempe Division |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kanyanya is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital.
Kanyanya is bordered by Wakiso District to the north, Mpererwe to the east, Kaleerwe to the south, and Kawempe to the west. This is approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), by road, north of Kampala's central business district. [1] The coordinates of Kanyanya are 0°22'25.0"N, 32°34'38.0"E (Latitude:0.373620; Longitude:32.577223). [2]
Kanyanya is predominantly a middle-class residential area. [3] Small business establishments, such as petrol stations, restaurants and bars, appear at major intersections and along Kampala–Gayaza Road. [2]
The following points of interest lie within or near Kanyanya:
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