Mbalwa

Mbalwa is a neighborhood in Kyaliwajjala Parish,[1] Kira Municipality, Wakiso District in the Central Region of Uganda.[2]

Mbalwa
Mbalwa
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°22′13″N 32°39′23″E
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Region of Uganda
DistrictWakiso District
MunicipalityKira Town
Elevation
1,147 m (3,763 ft)

Location

The neighborhood is bounded by Nsawo and Bbuto to the north, Bweyogerere to the east and south-east, Kireka to the south and south-west, Naalya and Kyaliwajjala to the west and Namugongo to the northwest.[3] Mbalwa is approximately 4.5 kilometres (3 mi), by road, southeast of Kira Town Hall.[4] This is approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi), by road, north-east of the central business district of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[5] The geographical coordinates of Mbalwa are: 0°22'13.0"N, 32°39'23.0"E (Latitude:0.370278; Longitude:32.656389).[6] Mbalwa lies at an average elevation of about 1,147 metres (3,763 ft) above sea level.[7]

Overview

Mbalwa is primarily an upscale residential neighborhood, with many of the private residences enclosed in perimeter fences and re-enforced metal gates. It is generally considered a safe neighborhood, with a neighborhood-watch system that uses online social networks.[2] The neighborhood is accessible by foot, bicycle, boda-boda motorcycle taxi, private car, commuter taxi, and by public bus service.[2]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the neighborhood or close to its boundaries: (a) the headquarters of Uganda National Bureau of Standards in Bweyogerere Industrial Park, to the immediate east of Mbalwa.[8] (b) the eastern end of the Kampala Northern Bypass Highway, borders the southern perimeter of the Mbalwa neighborhood, separating it from Kireka and Naalya.[3]

See also

References
  1. LCMT (15 February 2018). "Uganda Directory: Mbalwa Village, Kyaliwajjala Parish, Kira Sub-county, Wakiso District, Central Region, Uganda". Land Conflict Mapping Tool (LCMT). Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  2. Nasasira, Roland (15 February 2018). "Mbalwa residents boost security by WhatsApp". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  3. Google (15 February 2018). "Map Showing the Boundaries of Mbalwa, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Central Regiona, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  4. Globefeed.com (15 February 2018). "Distance between Kira Town Hall, Uganda and Mbalwa, Wakiso District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  5. Globefeed.com (15 February 2018). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Mbalwa, Wakiso District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  6. Google (15 February 2018). "Location of Mbalwa, Kira Town, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  7. Mapcarta.com (15 February 2018). "Elevation of Mbalwa, Kira Municipality, Uganda". Mapcarta.com. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  8. Ugfacts.com (15 February 2018). "Uganda National Bureau of Standards Contact Address: 2-12 Bypass Link, Kyaliwajjala Road, Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park, Kira Town, Uganda". Kampala: Ugfacts.com. Retrieved 15 February 2018.

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