Nsambya

Nsambya
Nsambya
Nsambya Hill
Nsambya is located in Kampala
Nsambya
Location in Kampala
Coordinates: 0°17′57″N 32°35′17″E / 0.29917°N 32.58806°E / 0.29917; 32.58806
Country  Uganda
Region Central Uganda
District Kampala Capital City Authority
Division Makindye Division
Elevation 4,003 ft (1,220 m)

Nsambya is a hill in the center of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda.

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Location

Nsambya is located approximately 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) south-southeast of the central business district of Kampala, along the road to Ggaba, a suburb of the city. The coordinates of Nsambya Hill are: 00 17 57N, 32 35 17E.

Landmarks

The landmarks on Nsambya Hill include:[1]

  • Nsambya Hospital
  • Nsambya Home Care
  • The American Embassy to Uganda
  • St. Peter's Primary School - Elementary school for boys
  • St. Peter's Secondary School - Mixed secondary school
  • Nsambya Secondary School - Mixed day & boarding secondary school
  • St. Joseph's Primary School - Elementary school for girls
  • St. Joseph's Secondary School - Secondary school for girls
  • Nsambya Police Barracks
  • Saint Peter's Cathedral Nsambya - A place of worship affiliated with the Catholic Church
  • The Postgraduate Medical School of Uganda Martyrs University, located at Nsambya Hospital.
  • Cavendish University Uganda - Located along Ggaba Road, opposite the American Embassy

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References

Coordinates: 00°17′57″N 32°35′17″E / 0.29917°N 32.58806°E / 0.29917; 32.58806


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