Naguru, Uganda

Naguru
Naguru Map of Kampala showing the location of Naguru
Coordinates: 00°20′48″N 32°36′20″E / 0.34667°N 32.60556°E / 0.34667; 32.60556
Country	Uganda
Region	Central Uganda
District	Kampala Capital City Authority
Division	Nakawa Division
Elevation	1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Time zone	EAT (UTC+3)

Naguru is a hill in Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda.

Location

Naguru is bordered by Ntinda to the east, Nakawa to the southeast, Namuwongo to the south, Kololo to the southwest, Kamwookya to the west, Bukoto to the northwest and Kigoowa to the north. The coordinates of Naguru Hill are:00 20 48N, 32 36 20E (Latitude:0.34653331; Longitude:32.6055).

Overview

Naguru Hill rises 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level. It is the highest of all the hills in Kampala. The view from this hill is incredible; one can see the tops of most of the other hills: Kololo, Muyenga, Mbuya and Mutungo. The top of the hill houses many radio and telecommunication masts for the many communication companies in the city. The upper reaches of the hill are also the location of upscale residential mansions with manicured lawns. The well-landscaped hill also boasts of good guesthouses and recreation centers. These include:

• Lugogo Rugby Club
• Lugogo Tennis Club
• Lugogo Cricket Club

Also at the base of the hill is the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) show ground, where the annual trade fairs are staged. There is also a police barracks.^[1]

Landmarks

Landmarks on Naguru Hill or near the hill include:

• Naguru Police Barracks
• Naguru Sanyu Babies Home - A private orphanage administered by Sanyu Babies Homes, an NGO.
• Naguru Housing Estate - A public housing project, destined for demolition and modernization
• Naguru General Hospital - A 200 bed public hospital built with assistance of the Chinese Government and administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health.^[2]

External links

• About Naguru Hill
• The Two Faces of Naguru

See also

• Kampala
• Kololo
• Namuwongo
• Nakawa
• Ntinda

References

1. ^ About Naguru Hill
2. ^ Naguru Hospital to be completed in 2010

Coordinates: 00°20′48″N 32°36′20″E / 0.34667°N 32.60556°E / 0.34667; 32.60556