Kiwaatule | |
|---|---|
  Kiwaatule Location in Kampala | |
| Coordinates: 00°21′56″N32°37′31″E / 0.36556°N 32.62528°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Kampala Capital City Authority |
| Division | Nakawa Division |
| Elevation | 4,000 ft (1,220 m) |
Kiwaatule is a township within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital.
Kiwaatule is bordered by Najjera to the north, Naalya to the east, Banda to the south, Ntinda to the south-west, Kigoowa to the west, and Kulambiro to the north-west. It is approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi), by road, north-east of Kampala's central business district. [1] The coordinates of Kiwaatule are 0°21'56.0"N, 32°37'31.0"E (Latitude:0.365556; Longitude:32.625275). [2]
Kiwatule is mainly a middle class residential neighborhood with a smattering of commercial establishments. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway traverses the neighborhood. The People's Progressive Party, one of the political parties in Uganda, maintains its headquarters at Kiwaatule. [3]
The following additional points of interest are located in or near Kiwaatule:
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