Kansanga

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Kansanga
Kansanga is located in Kampala
Kansanga
Kansanga
Map of Kampala showing the location of Kansanga.
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Country  Uganda
Region Central Region
District Kampala Capital City Authority
Division Makindye Division
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
Website http://kansanga.com

Kansanga is a location in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

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. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Kansanga is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi).[1] The coordinates of Kansanga are 0°17'14.0"N, 32°36'28.0"E (Latitude:0.287225; Longitude:32.607778).[2]

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.[3]

Points of interest

The points of interest within or near Kansanga include:

See also

References

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External links

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