Kansanga
Kansanga | |
|---|---|
| District | Kampala District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kansanga is a location in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
Location
Kansanga is bordered by Kabalagala and Kisugu to the north, Muyenga to the northeast, Kiwafu to the east, Bbunga to the southeast, Konge to the south, Lukuli to the southwest, Kibuye to the west and Nsambya to the northwest. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Kansanga is approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi). The coordinates of Kansanga are:00 17 19N, 32 36 27E (Latitude:0.2885; Longitude:32.6075)
Overview
During the 1950s and 1960s Kansanga was primarily a middle or medioca class residential neighborhood. During the 1990s the neighborhood transformed into an upscale residential area and began to accommodate corporate entities like Kampala International University. Today, the area is cosmopolitan, with Internet cafes, residential apartments, upscale residential estates and as one proceeds north along Ggaba Road, Kansanga merges into Kabalagala, with its restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Landmarks
The landmarks within or near Kansanga include:
- A branch of Bank of Baroda
- A branch of Barclays Bank
- A branch of United Bank for Africa[1]
- The Main Campus of Kampala International University - One of the thirty (30) Ugandan universities (7 public and 23 private).
- Kansanga Miracle Center - A place of worship, affiliated with the Pentecostal Movement
- St. Kizito's Nursery and Primary School
- Rainbow International School
- Didi's Amusement Park
- Le Petit Bristo French Restaurant [2]
