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* Lungujja Police Station - A police station belonging to the [[Uganda Police Force]] |
* Lungujja Police Station - A police station belonging to the [[Uganda Police Force]] |
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* Lungujja Community Health Caring Organization (LUCOHECO) - A grassroots community organisation that supports preventive health and the caring of the sick, particularly from [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] |
* Lungujja Community Health Caring Organization (LUCOHECO) - A grassroots community organisation that supports preventive health and the caring of the sick, particularly from [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] |
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* The Lungujja Campus of [[Uganda Pentecostal University]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 17:34, 10 February 2010
Lungujja | |
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| Country |  Uganda |
| District | Kampala District |
| Elevation | 3,900 ft (1,190 m) |
Lungujja is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
Location
Lungujja is bordered by Lubya to the north, Mengo to the east, Lubaga to the southeast, Nateete to the south and Busega to the west. This location is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Lungujja are:00 18 36N, 32 32 24E (Latitude:0.3100; Longitude:32.5400).
Overview
Lungujja is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, with upscale residencies mixed in with the more modest homes. Kamaanya Road, which runs from Busega to the west to Sentema Road to the east, passes through Lungujja. Mackay College, a private institution of secondary education, is located in Lungujja. During the 2000s, Lungujja has been plagued by an increase in crime, particularly, armed robbery, both random and pre-meditated.[1]
Landmarks
The landmarks within or near Lungujja include:
- Westnile Distilling Company Limited - A private company that manufactures gin, mineral water and glucose solution[2]
- Mackay College - A private institution of secondary education
- Need for All Children’s Home (NACH) - A charitable home for needy children [3]
- Lungujja Progressive School - A private, mixed, non-residential elementary school[4]
- Lungujja Police Station - A police station belonging to the Uganda Police Force
- Lungujja Community Health Caring Organization (LUCOHECO) - A grassroots community organisation that supports preventive health and the caring of the sick, particularly from HIV/AIDS
- The Lungujja Campus of Uganda Pentecostal University
