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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Busega]]
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* [[Kampala Northern Bypass Highway]]
* [[Kampala]]
* [[Kampala]]
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* [[Kampala Northern Bypass Highway]]
* [[Nateete]]
* [[Kampala District]]
* [[Lubaga Division]]


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 23:53, 12 June 2011

Lungujja
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictKampala Capital City Authority
DivisionLubaga Division
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:

  • Lungujja progressive Nursery and Primary School - Just the perferct school for your child - it also has day care services
  • 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

See also

References

  1. ^ UPDF Officer Survives Armed Attack
  2. ^ About Westnile Distilling Company
  3. ^ About NACH
  4. ^ About Lungujja Progressive School

00°18′36″N 32°32′24″E / 0.31000°N 32.54000°E / 0.31000; 32.54000

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