Jinja
in Wakiso District of Central Region, Uganda

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.384 and 32.554 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 23' 2" and E 32° 33' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - UGX
Spoken languages:
English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:59 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:50 am and 6:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.829 and -140.081 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Atiheu
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Uganda in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Uganda.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Uganda. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Jinja

Jinja in Wakiso District (Central Region) is a town in Uganda a little north-west of Kampala, the country's capital city.

Current time in Jinja is now 11:59 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Jinja. The closest airport in Uganda is Entebbe International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kampala Central Division, Kampala, Wakiso, Gombe and Mukono. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 55% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

26°C (78 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sheraton Kampala Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
TERNAN AVENUE PO BOX 7041
NONE Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Speke Apartmentes Wampewo

Address
3,2 mi
Plot 17- 19 Nampeno Avenue
7036 Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Protea Hotel Kampala

Address
4,6 mi
Elgon Terrace, Kololo
9421 Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LAKE VICTORIA SERENA RESORT AND SPA

Address
5,4 mi
KIGO ROAD
01000 Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dolphin Suites

Address
6,5 mi
Princess Anne Drive Bugolobi 36
12345 Bugolobi
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


METROPOLE HOTEL KAMPALA

Address
4,6 mi
51-53 WINDSOR CRESCENT RD
7239 KAMPALA
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GRAND IMPERIAL HOTEL-KAMPALA

Address
5,1 mi
7195 NILE RD
00000 Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOSA COURT APARTMENTS

Address
5,1 mi
12 SHIMON ROAD
0256 Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOSA COURT APARTMENTS

Address
5,1 mi
Shimon Road 12
0256 Kampala
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


URBAN BY CITYBLUE KAMPALA UGANDA

Address
4,2 mi
PLOT 22 AKII BUA ROAD NAKASERO
00000 KAMPALA
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Uganda

Published: October 16, 2014
Length: 13:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Goge Africa

This episode features Bujugali falls, the source of the Nile River and UWEC, Ugandan Wildlife education Center, a tourism expose on Ugandan tourism potential.


Kampala Cycling

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 18:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: worldofsportvideo

Kampala Cycling provides cycling activities to support the development of individuals and their communities. The activities consists of provision of training programs, participation in (inter)natio...


Public Preaching in Kampala 2

Published: August 02, 2006
Length: 48:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MalamBala

Lonely Preacher in Downtown Kampala - it seems nobody is listening.


Meet Margret of Mulago Slum

Published: October 15, 2009
Length: 58:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: imfcjb

Margret is one of the people receiving food from Manna ministry in Mulago slum in Kampala, Uganda.


Mulago Mission

Published: October 16, 2009
Length: 49:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: imfcjb

Mulago is one of the few slums in Kampala that sets on top of a hill overlooking the city of Kampala. Listen to church planter Benon describe the desperate needs of the people of the slum and...


Water expert calls for drive to save drying River Rwizi

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 08:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: watergovist

Water Governance Institute (WGI) had a press conference at its premises to discuss about the impact of River Rwizi on peoples, lives. It is located in Mbarar...


Travel agent

Published: October 25, 2018
Length: 37:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kenneth Liiam

Going for training.


Uganda Rwanda Tanzania family

Published: October 12, 2018
Length: 01:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pascal Osti

Family trip to Africa in 2018.


Silva Pee

Published: September 16, 2018
Length: 48:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kawesi moses


Live At Kampala UGANDA

Published: February 09, 2018
Length: 23:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SOMALI FORUM

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kawempe

Kawempe is an area in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. It is also the location of the headquarters of Kawempe Division, one of the five (5) administrative divisions of Kampala. The five divisions are: Kampala Central Division Lubaga Division Kawempe Division Makindye Division Nakawa Division

Located at 0.379167, 32.5575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kampala District, Kawempe Division

Kawempe Division

Kawempe Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The city's five divisions are: Kampala Central Division Kawempe Division Lubaga Division Makindye Division Nakawa Division

Located at 0.383333, 32.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kampala, Populated places in Uganda

Nansana

Nansana is a town in Central Uganda. It is located in Wakiso District and is one of the five (5) municipalities in the district. The five municipalities in Wakiso District are: Entebbe Municipality Kakiri Municipality Kira Municipality Nansana Municipality Wakiso Municipality

Located at 0.37, 32.525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wakiso District, Populated places in Uganda, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Central Region, Uganda

Kisaasi

Kisaasi is a location, within the city of Kampala, Uganda.

Located at 0.386111, 32.585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kampala District, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Central Region, Uganda

Bwaise

Bwaise is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital city.

Located at 0.35, 32.5611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kampala District, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Central Region, Uganda

Kaleerwe

Kaleerwe is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

Located at 0.36, 32.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kampala District, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Central Region, Uganda

Kanyanya

Kanyanya is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital city.

Located at 0.35, 32.5611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kampala District, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Central Region, Uganda

Mpererwe

Mpererwe is a neighborhood in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. Sometimes it is spelled as Mpereerwe.

Located at 0.385, 32.5775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Kampala District, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Central Region, Uganda

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