Namungoona

Namungoona
Namungoona Map of Kampala showing the location of Namungoona.
Coordinates: 00°19′57″N 32°31′59″E / 0.3325°N 32.53306°E / 0.3325; 32.53306
Region	Central Uganda
District	Kampala Capital City Authority
Division	Lubaga Division
Elevation	1,200 m (3,937 ft)
Time zone	EAT (UTC+3)

Namungoona is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

Location

Namungoona is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso District to the west, northwest and to the north, the Kampala-Hoima Road and Kawaala to the east, Kasubi to the southeast, Lubya and Lusaze to the south and Busega to the southwest. This location is approximately 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi), by road, northwest of the downtown area of Kampala. The coordinates of Namungoona are:00 19 57N, 32 31 59E (Latitude:0.3325; Longitude:32.5331).

Overview

Namungoona is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, including high-rise apartment complexes,^[1] with upscale single-family residences interspersed between the apartment towers. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway passes through Namungoona. Also located in this area is the headquarters of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Uganda, together with a hospital and a school.

Landmarks

The landmarks in or near Namungoona include:

• The headquarters of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Uganda
• The Adventist Day Church School - An elementary and secondary school administered by the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Uganda
• St. Nicholas Parish Hospital - A private hospital administered by the Seventh Day Adventist Church
• The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway - The highway passes through the northern reaches of Namungoona in a west to east direction
• Namungoona Condominium and Apartment Complex - A development by National Housing and Construction Company with an estimated 2,368 housing units, when complete]^[2]
• St. Kizito Primary School - A kindergarten and elementary school administered by BULAinc, an NGO based in Bayport, New York, USA.

Photos

• Photo of St. Nicholas Parish Hospital Namungoona

See also

• Kampala District
• Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
• Kampala
• Lubaga Division
• Central Region, Uganda

References

1. ^ National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)
2. ^ Apartments&&status=Ongoing%20Projects About Namungoona Apartments

External links

• About St. Kizito Primary School

Coordinates: 00°19′57″N 32°31′59″E / 0.3325°N 32.53306°E / 0.3325; 32.53306