Kigwanya
in Wakiso District of Central Region, Uganda

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.296 and 32.483 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 17' 46" and E 32° 28' 59"
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: 12:26 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 6:50 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: 2024-05-06 08:04:52

Delve into Kigwanya

Kigwanya in Wakiso District (Central Region) is a town located in Uganda a little west of Kampala, the country's capital town.

Time in Kigwanya is now 12:26 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Kigwanya. The closest airport in Uganda is Entebbe International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 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 6 mi (or 10 km), North-East. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kampala Central Division, Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi and Gombe. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

IVYS HOTEL

Address
4,3 mi
SIR ALBERT COOK RD WAKALIGA PLOT 9091
00000 KAMPALA
Uganda

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Helicopter flight over Kampala

Published: February 25, 2010
Length: 34:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whatawheeling

A quick helicopter flight over Kampala filmed on a Nokia N900.


Baby begging on the streets of Kampala

Published: February 01, 2010
Length: 20:07 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Nick Povey

There are several hundred babies brought to the streets of Kampala to beg. The reason is associated with the problems faced by the Karamajong people. Kaana's objective is to eliminate the need...


Sticky Dojah and Abramz riding through Downtown Kampala Pt.1

Published: April 19, 2010
Length: 36:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mostchill

Just a short impression of driving out the slum of Kisenyi in downtown Kampala. Abramz on the cam and Sticky Dojah on one of his first Boda Boda rides. Notice him being the only "Muzungu" around...


Uganda, Africa Orphanage

Published: February 24, 2011
Length: 35:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jeff C

Just some short clips of Heritage International school in Kampala, Uganda we worked at the first week we were in Africa and an Orphanage we visited while in Fort Portal, Uganda.


Made in Uganda

Published: November 09, 2012
Length: 00:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Oketch


Joshua Murefu's Orphanage - Home of Mercy and Love

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 48:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: littleredboots1

Our trip to Kampala included trips to all three orphanages that Worldwide Crusades (sometimes spelled "World Wide Crusades " ) supports in Uganda. This is Joshua's orphanage in the heart of...


Oeganda

Published: February 05, 2010
Length: 46:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Arthur en Vera Trotter

www.avonturiers.net 2005 We hebben een rondreis gemaakt in Oeganda met Habari Travel. Foto´s en reisverslag staan op onze website www.avonturiers.net . Entebbe, Habari Travel, Murchinson ...


Makerere Full Gospel Church #IT'S_NOT_OVER

Published: November 21, 2014
Length: 03:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Makerere Full Gospel Church

Don't miss this year with Makerere Full Gospel Worship Team Jackie Ssenyonjo, Judith Babirye, Levixon and Country Lights Dancers. Brought To You By: Designit Ltd, Nile Coffee and Coca Cola......


WWP 2011 - Kampala, Uganda

Published: June 07, 2011
Length: 51:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VivaTogetherForChild

Children from the city-wide network in Kampala tell us how they will be praying for kids in England over the World Weekend of Prayer!


Computers missing

Published: April 21, 2009
Length: 24:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UMCATVideos

A short film abot the computer situation at UMCAT - made by UMCAT students.


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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.

King's College Budo

King’s College Budo is a mixed, residential, secondary school in Central Uganda.

Located at 0.256667, 32.4867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1906, Schools in Uganda, Boarding schools in Uganda, Mixed schools in Uganda, Wakiso District

Nsangi

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

Located at 0.285, 32.455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wakiso District, Populated places in Uganda, Central Region, Uganda

Buddo hill

Buddo, sometimes spelled as Budo, is a hill in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. Phonetically, Buddo is the correct spelling in Luganda, the native language of the local area.

Located at 0.256111, 32.4861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Uganda, Wakiso District, Central Region, Uganda, Buganda

Busega

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

Located at 0.31, 32.52 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Kampala, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Central Region, Uganda, Kampala District, Lubaga Division

Kyengera

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

Located at 0.291944, 32.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wakiso District, Populated places in Uganda, Central Region, Uganda

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