Nakasero

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Coordinates: 00°19′24″N32°34′44″E / 0.32333°N 32.57889°E / 0.32333; 32.57889
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Region Central Uganda
District Kampala Capital City Authority
Division Kampala Central Division
Elevation
1,228 m (4,029 ft)
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Nakasero is a hill and neighborhood in the centre of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Nakasero is important to Uganda's economy and politics, as it is home to Kampala's central business district and several government offices, including the Ugandan Parliament Buildings. [1]

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Location

Nakasero is bordered by Mulago to the north, Makerere to the northwest, Old Kampala to the west, Namirembe and Mengo to the southwest, Nsambya to the south, Kibuli to the southeast, and Kololo to the east. The coordinates of Nakasero Hill are 0°19'24.0"N, 32°34'44.0"E (Latitude:0.323334; Longitude:32.578890). [2] Nakasero Hill rises 1,228 metres (4,029 ft) above mean sea level. [3]

Overview

Nakasero Hill is the location of the central business district of Kampala, whose nighttime population was estimated at 1,680,600 as of July 2020. [4]

The lower reaches of the western and southern slopes of the hill accommodate the ordinary business and commercial activities of the city (taxi parks, train station, shopping arcades, banks, and restaurants). Towards the top of the hill, there are government buildings including the Uganda Parliament Buildings, several government ministries and the Kampala Capital City Authority Building Complex. [5]

The top of Nakasero Hill is one of the most luxurious address in the city and accommodates the most upscale hotels and restaurants in Kampala and the country. [6] [7] The Kampala State House is also located here. The northern and eastern slopes of Nakasero Hill house many of the diplomatic missions to Uganda and the residences of many ambassadors accredited to Uganda. [7]

Landmarks

The numerous landmarks in Kampala's central business district, located on Nakasero hill, include but are not limited to the following:

Government buildings

Banking institutions

Nearly all commercial banks and the three development banks in Uganda maintain their headquarters and main branches in Nakasero. [9]

Hotels, clubs, and casinos

Foreign embassies

The following foreign missions maintain their offices on Nakasero Hill. [14]

Places of worship

Others

See also

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  13. ↑ Google (29 July 2021). "Location of Speke Hotel, Nakasero Hill, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  14. ↑ Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2020). "Foreign Missions To Uganda". Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs . Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
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  16. ↑ Google (29 July 2021). "Location of The Embassy of France To Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  17. ↑ Google (29 July 2021). "Indian High Commission to Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  18. ↑ Google (29 July 2021). "Location of the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania to Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  19. ↑ Google (29 July 2021). "Location of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
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