Namungoona is a neighborhood within

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's capital and largest city.

Location

Namungoona is bordered by unincorporated

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to the west, northwest and to the north, the Kampala–Hoima Road and

Kawaala Kawaala is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Location Kawaala is bordered by Nabweru to the north, Kazo to the northeast, Makerere to the east, Naakulabye to the south, Kasubi to the southwest, and Namungoona ...

to the east,

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to the southeast,

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and Lusaze to the south and

Busega Busega is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Location Busega is in Lubaga Division, one of the five administrative divisions of Uganda's capital city. Busega is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso District to the no ...

to the southwest. This location is approximately , by road, northwest of the downtown area of

. The coordinates of Namungoona are:0°19'59.0"N, 32°32'03.0"E (Latitude:0.333050; Longitude:32.534175).

Demographics

Namungoona is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, including high-rise apartment complexes and semi-detached family housing., with middle-class single-family residences interspersed between the apartment towers.

Transport and facilities

The

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passes through Namungoona. Also located in this area is the headquarters of the Uganda Orthodox Church, together with a

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and two

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Points of interest

The following points of interest are found in or near Namungoona:Gotham * The headquarters of the Uganda Orthodox Church * Chwa II Memorial College and Namungoona Orthodox Primary School * Holy Cross Mission Hospital - A private hospital administered by the Uganda Orthodox Church * The

- The highway passes through the northern reaches of Namungoona in a west to east direction * Namungoona Condominium and Apartment Complex - A development by

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with an estimated 2,368 housing units, when complete. * St. Kizito Primary School - A

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and

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school administered b
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based in Bayport,

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, United States. * St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fun

Photos

Photo of St. Nicholas Parish Hospital Namungoona

References

External links

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