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'''Kajjansi''' is a |
'''Kajjansi''' is a town in [[Central Region, Uganda|Central Uganda]]. It is one of the urban centers in [[Wakiso District]]. |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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The township is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather [[Kampala]] - [[Entebbe]] |
The township is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather [[Kampala]] - [[Entebbe]] Road. Kajjansi is located approximately {{convert|16|km|mi}}, by road, south of Kampala, [[Uganda]]'s capital and largest city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Road Distance Between Kampala And Kajjansi With Map|publisher=Globefeed.com|access-date=17 April 2004| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kajansi%20(Wakiso)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=0.2080556&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=32.5222222}}</ref> This location is approximately {{convert|25|km|mi}}, by road, north of [[Entebbe International Airport]], Uganda's largest civilian and military airport.<ref>{{cite web|title=Road Distance Between Entebbe Airport and Kajjansi with Map| access-date=17 April 2014|url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Entebbe%20Airport%20()%20&toplace=Kajansi%20(Wakiso)&fromlat=0.042386&tolat=0.2080556&fromlng=32.443503&tolng=32.5222222| |
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publisher=Globefeed.com}}</ref> The coordinates of Kajjansi are:0°12'54.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.2150; Longitude:32.5500).<ref>{{google maps|title=Location of Kajjansi At Google Maps| |
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url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B012'54.0%22N+32%C2%B033'00.0%22E/@0.2383222,32.5300882,12z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0| |
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access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref> |
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==Population== |
==Population== |
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In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at 7,530.<ref>{{cite web|title=Estimated Population of Kajjansi In 2006|publisher=Mongabay.com |access-date=17 April 2014| url=http://population.mongabay.com/population/uganda/232713/kajansi}}</ref> |
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The exact population of Kajjansi is not known, as of December 2009. |
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==Landmarks== |
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==Points of interest== |
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* [[Uganda Clays Limited]] - The headquarters and main factory are located in Kajjansi |
* [[Uganda Clays Limited]] - The headquarters and main factory are located in Kajjansi |
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* [[Kajjansi Airport]] - A private [[civilian]] [[airport]] belonging to |
* [[Kajjansi Airport]] - A private [[civilian]] [[airport]] belonging to [[Mission Aviation Fellowship]] |
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* A branch of [[Equity Bank (Uganda)|Equity Bank]] |
* A branch of [[Equity Bank (Uganda)|Equity Bank]] |
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* Kajjansi Roses - A [[horticulture|horticultural]] company; a member of the [[Madhvani Group]] of Companies |
* Kajjansi Roses - A [[horticulture|horticultural]] company; a member of the [[Madhvani Group]] of Companies |
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* Headquarters of the Rotary Club of Kajjansi, Uganda. Club Number:61815 |
* Headquarters of the Rotary Club of Kajjansi, Uganda. Club Number:61815 |
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* Kajjansi Aquaculture Research Station - A government fisheries research and training center |
* Kajjansi Aquaculture Research Station - A government fisheries research and training center |
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* [https://pcauganda.org/ Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)] |
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* Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm<ref>[http://newvision.co.ug/D/9/32/681210/Kajjansi About Sunfish Farms]</ref> |
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* Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm |
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* Kajjansi Central Market |
* Kajjansi Central Market |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Kira Town|Kira Municipality]] |
* [[Kira Town|Kira Municipality]] |
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*[[Gombe, Uganda|Gombe]] |
* [[Gombe, Uganda|Gombe]] |
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*[[Matugga]] |
* [[Matugga]] |
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*[[Kakiri]] |
* [[Kakiri]] |
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*[[Nansana]] |
* [[Nansana]] |
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*[[Wakiso]] |
* [[Wakiso]] |
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* [[Wakiso District]] |
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* [[Central Region, Uganda]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Wakiso District}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in Central Region, Uganda]] |
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[[Category:Populated places on Lake Victoria]] |
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[[Category:Wakiso District]] |
Latest revision as of 00:09, 24 May 2024
Kajjansi | |
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Coordinates: 00°12′54″N 32°33′00″E / 0.21500°N 32.55000°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Central Uganda |
District | Wakiso District |
Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
Population (2006 Estimate) | |
• Total | 7,530 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kajjansi is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.
Location
[edit]The township is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather Kampala - Entebbe Road. Kajjansi is located approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi), by road, south of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[1] This location is approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport.[2] The coordinates of Kajjansi are:0°12'54.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.2150; Longitude:32.5500).[3]
Population
[edit]In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at 7,530.[4]
Points of interest
[edit]The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
- Uganda Clays Limited - The headquarters and main factory are located in Kajjansi
- Kajjansi Airport - A private civilian airport belonging to Mission Aviation Fellowship
- A branch of Equity Bank
- Kajjansi Roses - A horticultural company; a member of the Madhvani Group of Companies
- Headquarters of the Rotary Club of Kajjansi, Uganda. Club Number:61815
- Kajjansi Aquaculture Research Station - A government fisheries research and training center
- Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
- Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm
- Kajjansi Central Market
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kajjansi With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2004.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Entebbe Airport and Kajjansi with Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ Google (4 July 2015). "Location of Kajjansi At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ^ "Estimated Population of Kajjansi In 2006". Mongabay.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.