Kajjansi

Kajjansi is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.

Kajjansi
Kajjansi
Map of Uganda showing the location of Kajjansi
Coordinates: 00°12′54″N 32°33′00″E
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictWakiso District
Elevation
1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Population
 (2006 Estimate)
  Total7,530
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

The township is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather Kampala - Entebbe Road. Kajjansi is located approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi), by road, south of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[1] This location is approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest civilian and military airport.[2] The coordinates of Kajjansi are:0°12'54.0"N, 32°33'00.0"E (Latitude:0.2150; Longitude:32.5500).[3]

Population

In 2006, the population of Kajjansi was estimated at about 7,53 0.[4]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:

  • Uganda Clays Limited - The headquarters and main factory are located in Kajjansi
  • Kajjansi Airport - A private civilian airport belonging to Mission Aviation Fellowship
  • A branch of Equity Bank
  • Kajjansi Roses - A horticultural company; a member of the Madhvani Group of Companies
  • Headquarters of the Rotary Club of Kajjansi, Uganda. Club Number:61815
  • Kajjansi Aquaculture Research Station - A government fisheries research and training center
  • Sunfish Farms Limited - A private fish farm
  • Kajjansi Central Market

See also

References

  1. "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kajjansi With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2004.
  2. "Road Distance Between Entebbe Airport and Kajjansi with Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. Google (4 July 2015). "Location of Kajjansi At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  4. "Estimated Population of Kajjansi In 2006". Mongabay.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.


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