Najjera
| Najjera | |
|---|---|
  Najjera Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°22′48″N 32°37′30″E / 0.38000°N 32.62500°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| Municipality | Kira Municipality |
| Elevation | 3,900 ft (1,200 m) |
Najjera, sometimes spelled as Najjeera is a location in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Central Uganda.[1]
Location
Najjeera is a component of Kira Municipality, the second largest municipality in Uganda.[2] The location lies adjacent to Nakawa Division, one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.
Downtown Kira lies to the north and east, Ntinda, to the south, Kigoowa to the southwest, Kulambiro to the west and Komamboga to the northwest.[3] This location lies approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), by road, northeast of the central business district of Kampala.[4] The coordinates of Najjera are:+0° 22' 48.00"N, +32° 37' 30.00"E (Latitude:0.380000; Longitude:32.625000).
Overview
Najjera is a bedroom community for the city of Kampala. Lying between the central business districts Uganda's two largest metropolitan areas of Kampala and Kira, it is a rapidly growing area with upscale housing units and several apartment complexes under construction. Many small businesses and cottage industries such as welding shops, restaurants, motels and automobile repair shops, as well as public and private schools are located in the neighborhood.
Population
As of June 2011, the exact population of Najjera is not publicly know,.
Points of interest
The following points of interest can be found in or near Najjera:
- Najjera Progressive School - A privete school, grades K - P7[5]
- Najjeera High School - A private mixed boarding high school (S1 -S4)[6]
- Triangle Tavern - A private establishment for relaxation and recreation[7]
- Esella Country Hotel - A private hospitality establishment[8]
- The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway - The highway passes to the immediate south of the neighborhood, sepatating it from Ntinda, a Kampala suburb
External links
See also
References
- ↑ Najjera Lies In Wakiso District
- ↑ Twenty Five Largest Ugandan Cities By Population
- ↑ Location of Najjera At Google Maps
- ↑ Map Showing Kampala And Najjera With Distance Marker
- ↑ Najjera Progressive School Opens Computer Lab
- ↑ Dormitory At School Gutted By Fire
- ↑ Trangle Tavern Is Located In Najjera
- ↑ Esella Country Hotel Is Located In Najjera
Coordinates: 00°22′48″N 32°37′30″E / 0.38000°N 32.62500°E