Kajjansi | |
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 Ponds at the Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kajjansi | |
  Kajjansi Map of Uganda showing the location of Kajjansi | |
| Coordinates: 00°12′54″N32°33′00″E / 0.21500°N 32.55000°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
| Population (2006 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 7,530 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kajjansi is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.
The township is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather Kampala - Entebbe Road. Kajjansi is located approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi), by road, south of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [1] This location is approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport. [2] The coordinates of Kajjansi are:0°12'54.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.2150; Longitude:32.5500). [3]
In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at 7,530. [4]
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
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