Nakasero

Nakasero is a hill located in central Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Nakasero is important to Uganda's economy and politics, as it is home to Kampala's central business district and several government offices, including the Ugandan Parliament Buildings.

Nakasero
Nakasero
Map of Kampala showing the location of Nakasero.
Coordinates: 00°19′24″N 32°34′44″E
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictKampala Capital City Authority
DivisionKampala Central Division
Elevation
1,240 m (4,070 ft)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

Nakasero is bordered by Mulago to the north, Makerere to the northwest, Old Kampala to the west, Namirembe and Mengo to the southwest, Nsambya to the south, Kibuli to the southeast, and Kololo to the east. The coordinates of Nakasero Hill are 0°19'24.0"N, 32°34'44.0"E (Latitude:0.323334; Longitude:32.578890).[1]

Overview

Nakasero Hill is the location of the central business district of Kampala, with an estimated nighttime population of about 1,659,000 in 2011.[2] The lower reaches of the western and southern slopes of the hill accommodate the ordinary business and commercial activities of the city (taxi parks, train station, shopping arcades, bank, and restaurants). Towards the top of the hill, there are government buildings including the Uganda Parliament Buildings, the Kampala Capital City Authority Building Complex, and several government ministries.

The top of Nakasero Hill is the most luxurious address in the city and accommodates the most upscale hotels and restaurants in the country. The Kampala State House is also located here. The northern and eastern slopes of Nakasero Hill house the majority of the diplomatic missions to Uganda and the residences of most ambassadors accredited to Uganda.[3]

Landmarks

The numerous landmarks in Kampala's central business district, located on Nakasero hill, include but are not limited to the following:

Government buildings

Banking institutions

Hotels, clubs, and casinos

Foreign embassies

Places of worship

Others

Photos

See also

References
  1. Google. "Location of Nakasero At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  2. UBOS. "Estimated Population of Kampala In 2002, 2010 & 2011" (PDF). Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  3. UTG. "Profile of Nakasero Hill". Uganda Travel Guide (UTG). Retrieved 12 June 2014.

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