Lubowa | |
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  Lubowa Map of Uganda showing the location of Lubowa. | |
| Coordinates: 00°13′39″N32°33′18″E / 0.22750°N 32.55500°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Central |
| District | Wakiso District |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Lubowa is a location in Wakiso District of the Central Region of Uganda. It is a suburb of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.
Lubowa is bordered by Kabowa to the north, Najjanankumbi and Makindye to the northeast, Munyonyo to the east, Kaazi to the southeast, Kajjansi to the south, Nakigalala to the west, and Buddo to the west. It is located approximately 11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi) by road south of the Kampala central business district, on the Kampala-Entebbe Road. [1]
The following points of interest are located in Lubowa:
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