Makindye

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Makindye
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Makindye
Map of Kampala showing the location of Makindye.
Coordinates: 00°16′45″N32°35′11″E / 0.27917°N 32.58639°E / 0.27917; 32.58639
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Region Central Uganda
District Kampala Capital City Authority
Division Makindye Division
Government
 • Major Dr. Ian Clarke
Elevation
1,230 m (4,040 ft)
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Makindye is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's largest city and capital. The name also refers to the neighborhood that sits on that hill. Makindye is also the seat of Makindye Division, one of the five administrative zones of the city of Kampala.

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Location

Makindye is bordered by Nsambya to the north, Kibuye to the northwest, Najjanankumbi to the west, Lubowa in Wakiso District to the south, Luwafu to the southeast, and Lukuli to the east. Kansanga and Kabalagala lie to Makindye's northeast. The coordinates of Makindye are 0°16'45.0"N, 32°35'10.0"E (Latitude:0.279175; Longitude:32.586120). [1] The road distance between Makindye and the central business district of Kampala is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi). [2]

Overview

Makindye, at its peak, stands 1,230 metres (4,040 ft) above sea level. It affords a view of the surrounding areas of the city and of neighboring parts of Wakiso District. It also affords a view of Murchison Bay, a part of Lake Victoria to the east and southeast of Makindye. The residential areas on Makindye hill are of middle class proportions. Many of the homes have adjacent plots of land that are often used to grow vegetables. [3]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie on or near Makindye Hill:

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References

  1. ↑ "Location of Makindye, Kampala City, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Distance Between Central Kampala And Makindye With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  3. ↑ Ikwap, Emma (31 July 2013). "Know Your Hood : Makindye, A Place From Which You Can Easily Access The City". Daily Monitor . Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Wacha, Joe (14 May 2013). "Government Moves To Construct Referral Hospitals In Kawempe, Makindye". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 19 June 2014.

00°16′45″N32°35′11″E / 0.27917°N 32.58639°E / 0.27917; 32.58639

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