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'''Kajjansi''' is a township in [[Central Region, Uganda|Central Uganda]]. It is one of the urban centers in [[Wakiso District]].
'''Kajjansi''' is a town in [[Central Region, Uganda|Central Uganda]]. It is one of the urban centers in [[Wakiso District]].


==Location==
==Location==
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|accessdate=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| accessdate=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|
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|
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|
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|
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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accessdate=4 July 2015}}</ref>
access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref>


==Population==
==Population==
In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at about 7,530.<ref>{{cite web|title=Estimated Population In 2006|publisher=Mongabay.com |accessdate=17 April 2014|url=http://population.mongabay.com/population/uganda/232713/kajansi}}</ref>
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>


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
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
* [[Uganda Clays Limited]] - The headquarters and main factory are located in Kajjansi
* [[Kajjansi Airport]] - A private [[civilian]] [[airport]] belonging to [[Mission Aviation Fellowship]]
* [[Kajjansi Airport]] - A private [[civilian]] [[airport]] belonging to [[Mission Aviation Fellowship]]
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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
* Kajjansi Aquaculture Research Station - A government fisheries research and training center
* Kajjansi Aquaculture Research Station - A government fisheries research and training center
* [https://pcauganda.org/ Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)]
* Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm
* Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm
* Kajjansi Central Market
* Kajjansi Central Market


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Kira Town|Kira Municipality]]
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* [[Gombe, Uganda|Gombe]]
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*[[Kira Town|Kira Municipality]]
* [[Matugga]]
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*[[Gombe, Uganda|Gombe]]
*[[Matugga]]
* [[Kakiri]]
* [[Nansana]]
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*[[Kakiri]]
* [[Wakiso]]
*[[Nansana]]
* [[Wakiso District]]
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* [[Central Region, Uganda]]
*[[Wakiso]]
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*[[Wakiso District]]
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*[[Central Region, Uganda]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/naso_uganda/en Overview of Aquaculture in Uganda]
* [http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/naso_uganda/en Overview of Aquaculture in Uganda]



{{Wakiso District}}
{{Wakiso District}}
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[[Category:Populated places in Uganda]]
[[Category:Populated places in Central Region, Uganda]]
[[Category:Central Region, Uganda]]
[[Category:Cities in the Great Rift Valley]]
[[Category:Cities in the Great Rift Valley]]
[[Category:Populated places on Lake Victoria]]
[[Category:Populated places on Lake Victoria]]

Latest revision as of 00:09, 24 May 2024

Kajjansi
Ponds at the Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kajjansi
Ponds at the Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kajjansi
Kajjansi is located in Uganda
Kajjansi
Kajjansi
Map of Uganda showing the location of Kajjansi
Coordinates: 00°12′54″N 32°33′00″E / 0.21500°N 32.55000°E / 0.21500; 32.55000
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictWakiso District
Elevation
1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Population
 (2006 Estimate)
 • Total7,530
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Kajjansi is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.

Location

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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

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In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at 7,530.[4]

Points of interest

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The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kajjansi With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2004.
  2. ^ "Road Distance Between Entebbe Airport and Kajjansi with Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. ^ Google (4 July 2015). "Location of Kajjansi At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Estimated Population of Kajjansi In 2006". Mongabay.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
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00°12′54″N 32°33′00″E / 0.21500°N 32.55000°E / 0.21500; 32.55000

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