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Kampala
Kampala

Kampala is the captial city of Uganda. It is in the South Central part of the country close to the shores of Lake Victoria.
Kampala is the captial city of Uganda. It is in the South Central part of the country close to the shores of Lake Victoria.
The City is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye
The City is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye
Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division.
Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division.

LOCATION? WEATHER? transportation: boda-boda, matatu
LOCATION? WEATHER? transportation: boda-boda, matatu
Because Uganda is located near
and special hire taxis. The fastest
Kampala District lies within the
Kampala District lies within the Because Uganda is located near and special hire taxis. The fastest
method are the boda-boda’s;
the middle of Africa, close to the
Kingdom of Buganda, in Central
Kingdom of Buganda, in Central the middle of Africa, close to the method are the boda-boda’s;
equator, the weather in Kampala
Uganda. The district is bordered
motorcycles that you see all over
(the captial city) is warm throughout
by Wakiso District to the south,
city. You won’t be in Kampala lo
Uganda. The district is bordered equator, the weather in Kampala motorcycles that you see all overng
by Wakiso District to the south, (the captial city) is warm throughout city. You won’t be in Kampala long
west and north by Kira Municipality
before being propositioned by a
they year. Although travel is
possible throughout the year, there
Boda driver. If you’re not interested,
to the east. The co-ordinates of
west and north by Kira Municipality they year. Although travel is before being propositioned by a
the district are: 00 19N, 32 35E.
a simple “no” will get them to leave
are certain months that are more
to the east. The co-ordinates of possible throughout the year, there Boda driver. If you’re not interested,
you alone. You can get almost
comfortable than others because
the district are: 00 19N, 32 35E. are certain months that are more a simple “no” will get them to leave
POPULATION? comfortable than others because you alone. You can get almost
anywhere on the back of one for
of rain.
On average, the hottest months of
between 1,000 and 2,000 USh, but
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics
POPULATION? of rain. anywhere on the back of one for
the year in Kampala are October
(UBOS) estimated the mid-year
make sure you agree on the fare
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics On average, the hottest months of between 1,000 and 2,000 USh, but
population of Kampala was
before the ride begins.
and February, during which time
(UBOS) estimated the mid-year the year in Kampala are October make sure you agree on the fare
1,659,600 in 2011.
the daily temps will generally hover
population of Kampala was and February, during which time before the ride begins.
in the upper 80’s and the lower
1,659,600 in 2011. the daily temps will generally hover OUT AND ABOUT?
90’s. The coldest months of the
SOME HISTORY?
year in Kampala on average are
Mutesa I, the Kabaka (king) of in the upper 80’s and the lower There is a lot to do while in Kampala
SOME HISTORY? 90’s. The coldest months of the OUT AND ABOUT?
and there is no shortage of decent
Buganda, had chosen the area
June and July, during which time
Mutesa I, the Kabaka (king) of year in Kampala on average are There is a lot to do while in Kampala
restaurants. Eating out in Kampala
the daily high temps will generally
that was to become Kampala as
can range from eating in cheap
one of his favorite hunting grounds. reach the lower 80’s. This temp
Buganda, had chosen the area June and July, during which time and there is no shortage of decent
and cheerful “hole-in-the-wall” joints
The area was made up of hills and
comparison shows that there is little
that was to become Kampala as the daily high temps will generally restaurants. Eating out in Kampala
wetlands. It was an ideal breeding
variation from month to month.
to the more expensive and upmarket
one of his favorite hunting grounds. reach the lower 80’s. This temp can range from eating in cheap
The two rainy seasons are from
restaurants. There is a wide variety of
ground for various game
The area was made up of hills and comparison shows that there is little and cheerful “hole-in-the-wall” joints
food available in Kampala, although
March through May, and from the
particularly a species of antelope,
wetlands. It was an ideal breeding variation from month to month. to the more expensive and upmarket
the impala (Aepyceros Melampus). end of September through January.
on the whole vegetarian and vegan
ground for various game The two rainy seasons are from restaurants. There is a wide variety of
food can be difficult to find at
When the British arrived in the area
particularly a species of antelope, March through May, and from the food available in Kampala, although
ATTRACTIONS?
they called one of the hills “The Hill
restaurants. In an instance like this it
the impala (Aepyceros Melampus). end of September through January. on the whole vegetarian and vegan
is better to cook your food yourself.
The Uganda Museum.
of the Impala” due to the large
When the British arrived in the area Kasubi tombs, where the food can be difficult to find at
presence of impala. The native
they called one of the hills “The Hill ATTRACTIONS? restaurants. In an instance like this it
There are a lot of bars and nightclubs
Baganda used this reference in
remains of the Kings of Buganda
their local dialect (Luganda) -
of the Impala” due to the large The Uganda Museum. is better to cook your food yourself.
are buried were a major tourist site. in the city. There are also a number
However, these were extensively
presence of impala. The native Kasubi tombs, where the of cinemas and an ice-skating rink
“Akasozi K’empala”. It is worth
Baganda used this reference in remains of the Kings of Buganda There are a lot of bars and nightclubs
noting that it is not unusual for
damaged by the fire in March 2010 and ten pin bowling centre.
Kampala has eight casinos and
Luganda to adopt the soundings of and currently being rebuilt.
their local dialect (Luganda) - are buried were a major tourist site. in the city. There are also a number
English words into the language -
around eleven shopping malls,
Nommo Art Gallery.
“Akasozi K’empala”. It is worth However, these were extensively of cinemas and an ice-skating rink
some of which have recently been
for example a car in Luganda is
National Theatre.
noting that it is not unusual for damaged by the fire in March 2010 and ten pin bowling centre.
built.
Cathedrals - Rubaga and
“emotoka” (a motor car). So
Luganda to adopt the soundings of and currently being rebuilt. Kampala has eight casinos and
K’empala formally became
Namirembe.
English words into the language - Nommo Art Gallery. around eleven shopping malls,
“Kampala” with repeated usage,
Gaddafi National Mosque (in
for example a car in Luganda is National Theatre. some of which have recently been
and when the British colonial rulers
Old Kampala).
“emotoka” (a motor car). So Cathedrals - Rubaga and built.
needed a name for the city they
Bahai Temple, atop Kikaya Hill.
K’empala formally became Namirembe. For more information on Kampala,
Kabaka’s Palace.
adopted this reference.
“Kampala” with repeated usage, Gaddafi National Mosque (in please refer to the pages
Traditionally, Kampala was a city
and when the British colonial rulerss Old Kampala).UND? on Kampala in the magazine.
GETTING ARO
of seven hills, but over time it ha
needed a name for the city they Bahai Temple, atop Kikaya Hill.lic
come to have a lot more.
There are three methods of pub
adopted this reference. Kabaka’s Palace. For more information on Kampala,
Traditionally, Kampala was a city please refer to the pages
74 of seven hills, but over time it has GETTING AROUND? on Kampala in the magazine.
come to have a lot more. There are three methods of public