Kawaala | |
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  Kawaala Map of Kampala showing the location of Kawaala. | |
| Coordinates: 00°20′24″N32°33′00″E / 0.34000°N 32.55000°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Kampala Capital City Authority |
| Division | Lubaga Division |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kawaala is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
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 is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), by road, north of Kampala's central business district. [1] The coordinates of Kawaala are 0°20'24.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.3400; Longitude:32.5500). [2]
Kawaala is peaceful residential neighborhood, with an occasional middle and high-class residence. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway passes through Kawaala. Some of the points of interest in the neighborhood include the following:
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