Kansanga
Kansanga is a neighborhood in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[1]
Location
Kansanga is bordered by Kabalagala and Kisugu to the north, Muyenga to the north-east, Kiwafu to the east, Bbunga to the south-east, Konge to the south, Lukuli to the south-west, Kibuye to the west, and Nsambya to the north-west.[1] The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Kansanga is approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi).[2] The coordinates of Kansanga are 0°17'14.0"N, 32°36'28.0"E (Latitude:0.287225; Longitude:32.607778).[3]
Overview
During the 1950s and 1960s, Kansanga was primarily a middle-class residential neighborhood. During the 1990s, the neighborhood transformed into an upscale residential area and began to accommodate corporate entities like Kampala International University and the International University of East Africa. The area is cosmopolitan, with Internet cafes, residential apartments, upscale residential estates, and, as one proceeds north along the Ggaba Road, Kansanga merges into Kabalagala, with its restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.[4]
Points of interest
The points of interest within or near Kansanga include:[1][3] (a) the Main Campus of Kampala International University, a private university[5] (b) Kansanga Miracle Center, a place of worship, affiliated with the Pentecostal Movement[6] (c) Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (d) Kivebulaaya Protestant Church (e) Kansanga Islamic Mosque (f) Rainbow International School and (g) the main campus of International University of East Africa, another private university.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Google (2 August 2021). "Map Showing Kansanga's Location And Boundaries" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Google (2 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Nakasero, Kampala Central Division And Kansanga, Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ a b Google (2 August 2021). "Location of Kansanga, Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Baranga, Samson (25 April 2016). "Uganda: When Open-Air Club Arrived in Kansanga". The Observer (Uganda) via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ 4Icu.Org (August 2021). "Kampala International University: University Overview". 4Icu.Org. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Google (2 August 2021). "Location of Kansanga Miracle Centre, Kansanga, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Google (2 August 2021). "Location of International University of East Africa, Kansanga, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
External links
- HomeHippo Guide To Kansanga
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- Banda
- Bugoloobi
- Bukoto
- Busega
- Butabika
- Bwaise
- Ggaba
- Kabalagala
- Kamwookya
- Kansanga
- Kaleerwe
- Kanyanya
- Kasubi
- Katwe
- Kawaala
- Kawempe
- Kibuli
- Kibuye
- Kigoowa
- Kikaaya
- Kisaasi
- Kiwaatule
- Kulambiro
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- Lubaga
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- Port Bell
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- Daily Monitor
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- Tirupati Development Uganda Limited
- Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
- National Food and Drug Authority
- National Planning Authority
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- National Social Security Fund
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- Kampala–Bombo Expressway
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- Kampala–Mpigi Expressway
- Kampala–Masaka Road
- Kampala–Mityana Road
- Kampala–Hoima Road
- Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
- Kampala Southern Bypass Highway
- Kampala Outer Beltway
- Tondeka Metro Bus Service
landmarks
- Afrexim Bank House, Kampala
- Bulange
- Christ the King Catholic Church
- Uganda Parliament Buildings
- Kampala Capital City Authority Complex
- DFCU House
- Kampala Protea Hotel
- Kampala Hilton Garden Inn
- Kampala Hilton Hotel
- Kampala Serena Hotel
- Kampala Sheraton Hotel
- Imperial Hotels Group
- Imperial Royale Hotel
- Grand Imperial Hotel
- Janani Luwum Church House
- Kampala Kingdom Hotel
- Kampala Speke Hotel
- Mapeera House
- Movement House
- Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
- Thobani Centre
- Speke Resort and Conference Center
- East African Development Bank Building
- Bank of Uganda Building Complex
- Mengo Palace
- Kabaka's Place Banda
- Namirembe Cathedral
- Rubaga Cathedral
- Makerere University Main Campus
- National Water and Sewerage Corporation Headquarters Building
- Kampala Tower
- Hotel Africana
- Kibuli Mosque
- Old Kampala Mosque
- Uganda Inspectorate of Government Towers
- Uganda Ministry of Education Complex
- Uganda Museum
- Uganda National Cultural Centre
- Uganda National Records Centre and Archives
- Kasubi Tombs
- DFCU House
- Pension Towers
- JLOS House Project
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala
- Aga Khan University, Kampala
- Cavendish University Uganda
- Clarke International University
- Habib Medical School
- Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala
- International Health Sciences University
- International University of East Africa
- ISBAT University
- Kampala International School
- Kampala University
- Kibuli Secondary School
- Kitante Hill Secondary School
- Kololo Senior Secondary School
- Kyambogo University
- Law Development Centre
- Makerere College School
- Makerere University
- Makerere University Business School
- Mengo Senior School
- Nabisunsa Girls' Secondary School
- Nakawa Vocational Training Institute
- Nexus International University
- Rubaga Community School
- Stafford University Uganda
- St. Augustine International University
- St. Lawrence University
- Uganda Christian University School of Medicine
- Team University
- Uganda Industrial Research Institute
- Uganda Management Institute
- Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine
- Uganda National Entrepreneurship Development Institute
- Uganda Technology and Management University
- Victoria University Uganda
- Uganda National Council for Higher Education
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Kampala
- Butabika Hospital
- Case Medical Centre
- International Hospital Kampala
- Kadic Hospital
- Kampala Hospital
- Kampala Medical Chambers Hospital
- Kawempe General Hospital
- Kibuli Hospital
- Kiruddu General Hospital
- Lubaga Hospital
- Makerere University Hospital
- Mbuya Military Hospital
- Mengo Hospital
- Mulago Hospital
- Mulago Women's Referral Hospital
- Murchison Bay Hospital
- Upper Mulago Regional Referral Hospital
- Nakasero Hospital
- Naguru General Hospital
- Nsambya Hospital
- Paragon Hospital
- Uganda Cancer Institute
- Uganda Heart Institute
- Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
- Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre
- Galilee Community General Jewish Hospital of Uganda
- International Medical Group
- Uganda Joint Medical Store
- A.F. Mpanga Advocates
- ENSafrica
- Kampala Associated Advocates
- Kasirye Byaruhanga and Company Advocates
- Kateera & Kagumire Advocates
- Katende Ssempebwa & Company Advocates
- Kigozi Ssempala Mukasa Obonyo Advocates
- Ligomarc Advocates
- Sebalu & Lule Advocates
- Apolo Nsibambi
- Nasser Sebaggala
- David Serwadda
- Fred Ruhindi
- John Ssebaana Kizito
- Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige
- Erias Lukwago
- Ian Clarke
- Jennifer Musisi
- Josephine Nambooze
- Maria Kiwanuka
- Laurence Sematimba
- Joseph Kizito
- Justinian Tamusuza
- Robert Ssejjemba
- Eugene Sseppuya
- Phillip Ssozi
- Sudhir Ruparelia
- Wasswa Serwanga
- Yusef Sozi
- Margaret Zziwa
- Beti Kamya-Turwomwe
- Moses Matovu
- Mohammed Hamid
- Hasmukh Dawda
00°17′14″N 32°36′28″E / 0.28722°N 32.60778°E / 0.28722; 32.60778