Makindye is a hill in
Kampala
Kampala (, ) is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,680,000 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division, and Ruba ...
,
Uganda
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's largest city and capital. The name also refers to the neighborhood that sits on that hill. Makindye is also the seat of
Makindye Division Makindye Division is one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country. The city's five divisions are: (a) Kampala Central Division (b) Kawempe Division (c) Lubaga Division (d) Makindye ...
, one of the five administrative zones of the city of Kampala.
Location
Makindye is bordered by
Nsambya
Nsambya is a hill in the center of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda. The name also refers to the upscale and middle-class neighborhoods that have been developed on the hill and its slopes.
Location
Nsambya is located approximate ...
to the north,
Kibuye to the northwest,
Najjanankumbi to the west,
Lubowa
Lubowa is a location in Wakiso District of the Central Region of Uganda. It is a suburb of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.
Location
Lubowa is bordered by Kabowa to the north, Najjanankumbi and Makindye to ...
in
Wakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in the Central Region of Uganda that partly encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The town of Wakiso is the site of the district headquarters.
Kira, the country's second largest city and suburb of Kampala, is i ...
to the south,
Luwafu to the southeast, and
Lukuli to the east.
Kansanga
Kansanga is a neighborhood in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.
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, ...
and
Kabalagala
Kabalagala is a neighbourhood in Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda. It houses some of the leading partygoers in the city. It is located next to Nsambya where the American Embassy in Uganda is found.
Location
Kabalagala is bordered b ...
lie to Makindye's northeast. The coordinates of Makindye are 0°16'45.0"N, 32°35'10.0"E (Latitude:0.279175; Longitude:32.586120). The road distance between Makindye and the central business district of Kampala is about .
Overview
Makindye, at its peak, stands above sea level. It affords a view of the surrounding areas of the city and of neighboring parts of Wakiso District. It also affords a view of Murchison Bay, a part of
Lake Victoria to the east and southeast of Makindye. The residential areas on Makindye hill are of middle class proportions. Many of the homes have adjacent plots of land that are often used to grow vegetables.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie on or near Makindye Hill:
* Headquarters of
Makindye Division Makindye Division is one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country. The city's five divisions are: (a) Kampala Central Division (b) Kawempe Division (c) Lubaga Division (d) Makindye ...
* Makindye military police barracks
* Makindye Foursquare Gospel Church - A place of worship affiliated with the
Pentecostal Movement
Pentecostalism or classical Pentecostalism is a Protestant Charismatic Christian movement
* Kiruddu General Hospital - A public hospital administered by the
Uganda Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is a cabinet-level government ministry of Uganda. It is responsible for planning, delivering, and maintaining an efficient and effective healthcare delivery system, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative service ...
- In development.
Photos
Photo of Gas Station in Makindye
See also
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Kampala Capital City Authority
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is the legal entity, established by the Ugandan Parliament, that is responsible for the operations of the capital city of Kampala in Uganda. It replaced the Kampala City Council (KCC).
Location
The headqu ...
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Nsambya
Nsambya is a hill in the center of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda. The name also refers to the upscale and middle-class neighborhoods that have been developed on the hill and its slopes.
Location
Nsambya is located approximate ...
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Makindye Prison
References
External links
Police Arrest Somali From Makindye Guesthouse
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Neighborhoods of Kampala
Cities in the Great Rift Valley
Makindye Division