Lugogo, Kampala
Lugogo is an area in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital.
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  Lugogo Map of Kampala showing the location of Lugogo | |
| Coordinates: 00°19′41″N 32°36′21″E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Kampala District |
| Division | Kampala Central Division |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Location
Lugogo is on the eastern edge of the Kampala Central Division, one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala. It is bisected into north and south by the Kampala–Jinja Highway. The Lugogo Channel, a wetland, drains the neighborhood in a north to south direction, discharging into the Nakivubo Channel and then into Lake Victoria to the south.[1] This is about 4.5 kilometres (3 mi), by road, east of the city center.[2] The coordinates of Lugogo are 0°19'41.0"N, 32°36'21.0"E (Latitude:0.328056; Longitude:32.605833).[3]
Lugogo is geographically divided into three parts: Lugogo North East, Lugogo North West and Lugogo South.[1]
Lugogo North East
Lugogo North East is bordered by Naguru Road to the north, the Lugogo Bypass to the west, and the Kampala–Jinja Highway to the south. The eastern boundary of this neighborhood is the western boundary of the Uganda Manufacturers Association showground, which is in Nakawa Division.[1]
Lugogo North West
Lugogo North West is bounded by Hesketh Bell Road to the north, Archer Road to the west, Kampala–Jinja Highway to the south and Lugogo Bypass Road to the east.[1]
Lugogo South
Lugogo South is bordered by the Kampala–Jinja Highway to the north and Fourth Street to the west. The eastern boundary stretches from the eastern edge of Star Auto Paradise to the eastern edge of Shell Club. The southern boundary of Lugogo South is marked by a semi-circular drainage channel that stretches from Shell Club to Spring Street.[1]
Overview
Lugogo North contains two shopping malls, an indoor sports complex, offices, an international school, and a hospital. Lugogo South containing a large power substation, an open rugby field, a car dealership and two country clubs.[1]
Points of interest
Lugogo has the following points of interest:[1]
- Lugogo Sports Complex in North West Lugogo[1]
- Naguru General Hospital[4]
- Lugogo Forest Mall[5]
- Lugogo Mall[6]
- The French School, Kampala[7]
- Kyadondo Rugby Club ground, one of the locations bombed by Somalia's Shabab in the July 2010 Kampala attacks[8]
- Lugogo Electricity Substation, owned by Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).[9]
References
- Google (3 October 2016). "Map of Kampala City, Showing the Boundaries of Kampala Central Division" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- Globefeed.com (3 October 2016). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Lugogo Shopping Mart Parking Lot A, Lugogo By-Pass, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- Google (3 October 2016). "Geographical Coordinates of Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- Mandela, Winnie (15 February 2015). "Naguru hospital in tight squeeze". East African Business Week. Kampala. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- BTA (4 June 2011). "Uganda gets new MTN service centre". Biztechafrica.com (BTA). Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- Odeke, Onyait (29 September 2014). "Tecno Opens Premium Store at Lugogo Mall". Dignited.com. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- TFSK (3 October 2016). "About The French School, Kampala" (in French). Kampala: The French School, Kampala (TFSK). Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- Xan Rice (12 July 2010). "Uganda bomb blasts kill at least 74". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- Masinde, Andrew (13 August 2016). "Queensway substation to be commissioned in March 2017". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
