Makandwa
in Wakiso District of Central Region, Uganda

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.199 and 32.522 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 11' 56" and E 32° 31' 20"
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: 04:29 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 6:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Explore Makandwa

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

Local time in Makandwa is now 04:29 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Makandwa. The closest airport in Uganda is Entebbe International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South-West. 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 11 mi (or 17 km), North. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kampala, Kampala Central Division, Mpigi, Wakiso and Mukono. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 35%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

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...


Roadside business close to Entebbe

Published: February 21, 2009
Length: 03:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kurtstubin

The drive from Kampala to Entebbe is only 38 km, but may well take an hour.


Calvary Chapel Kampala Missions Vision.mp4

Published: June 11, 2010
Length: 31:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CalvaryKampala

Jesus gave us His disciples the great commission. pastor Brian Kelly talks about what the Lord has planned for Calvary Chapel Kampala in missions to the lost.


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.


BPU NSF performance at the common wealth resort munyonyo

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 44:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Drichiru Key

bpu performing at the national swimming federation at the common wealth resort munyonyo.


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 ...


BeadforLife How to Roll a Bead

Published: January 21, 2009
Length: 10:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: beadforlife

BeadforLife members demonstrate how to roll a recycled paper bead. Imagine the time it takes to roll one bead... Multiply that by the 35 beads it takes to make one bracelet or 75 beads...


Improving maternal health in Wakiso District, Uganda

Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 12:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Childbirth Survival International

Childbirth Survival International (CSI) collaborated with Profam Royal Domiciliary Clinic to strengthen efforts in improving maternal health in three parishes in Wakiso District. Wakiso District...


November 3, 2011 1:11 PM

Published: November 04, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jocelyn Brannon

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


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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.

Lubowa

Lubowa is a location in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. It is a suburb of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country.

Located at 0.2275, 32.555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Uganda, Wakiso District, Central Region, Uganda

African Bible College (Uganda)

African Bible University (Uganda) (ABU), is a private Christian university in Uganda.

Located at 0.2404, 32.5646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Uganda, Wakiso District, Educational institutions established in 2005

Kajjansi Airport

Kajjansi Airfield is an airfield in Uganda. It is one of the forty-six (46) airports in the country.

Located at 0.2, 32.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Uganda, Wakiso District

Kajjansi

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

Located at 0.215, 32.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Uganda, Central Region, Uganda, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Populated places on Lake Victoria, Wakiso District

Entebbe-Kampala Highway

Entebbe-Kampala Highway, also known as Kampala-Entebbe Highway is a four-lane toll highway proposed to be built in Central Uganda, linking Entebbe International Airport, the country's largest civilian and military airport, with the city of Kampala (Est. 2011 pop. 1,659,600), the capital and largest metropolitan area in the country.

Located at 0.178, 32.495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Uganda, Geography of Uganda, Transport in Uganda, Wakiso District, Kampala District

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