Kampala: Neighbourhood
Places and attractions in the Neighbourhood category
Kabalagala
Kabalagala, often referred to as the heart of Kampala's nightlife, is a bustling neighborhood located in the capital city of Uganda. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Kabalagala is a melting pot of cultures and a hub for entertainment and dining, attracting a diverse...
Lubiri
Lubiri, a historic neighborhood nestled in the heart of Kampala, Uganda, is steeped in cultural significance and political history. Known primarily for the Lubiri Palace, which is the official residence of the Kabaka, the king of Buganda, this area serves as a crucial...
Namirembe Hill
Namirembe is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It is also a common name given to girls in several Baganda clans. Namirembe comes from the Luganda word "mirembe" meaning peace. Namirembe loosely translates into Full of Peace. Legend has it that this hill was a gathering place for celebrating peace or war victories.
Wandegeya
Wandegeya is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area. The name is derived from the weaver birds, which used to inhabit the area prior to the 1990s.
Muyenga
Muyenga is a hill in Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The name also applies to the upscale community that sits on that hill.
Mbuya
Mbuya is a hill in southeastern Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The hill rises 1,300 metres above sea level. The name also applies to the upscale residential neighborhood that sits on that hill, as well as the government military installations located there.
Namanve
Namanve is an area in the Central Region of Uganda. The larger portion of Namanve lies in Kira Municipality, in Wakiso District with portions located in Mukono Municipality, in Mukono District.
Naakulabye
Naakulabye, also Nakulabye, is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda.
Nsambya
Nsambya is a hill in the center of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda. The name also refers to the upscale and middle-class neighborhoods that have been developed on the hill and its slopes.
Namuwongo
Namuwongo is a location in Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.
Namungoona
Namungoona is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
Divisions of Kampala
The city of Kampala, Uganda's capital, is administered by the Kampala Capital City Authority. KCCA is administratively divided into five divisions, each headed by a mayor. The whole city is then headed by the Lord Mayor. The current Lord Mayor of Kampala is Erias Lukwago.
Kimwanyi
Kimwanyi is a neighborhood in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, in the Buganda Region of Uganda. Kimwanyi also refers to Kimwanyi Parish, in Kira sub-county, Kyaddondo County, Wakiso District.
Kirinnya
Kirinnya, is one of the six administrative wards in Kira Municipality in Wakiso District in the Central Region of Uganda.
Kampala Hill
Kampala Hill, commonly referred to as Old Kampala, is a hill in the centre of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
Nakasero
Nakasero is a hill and neighborhood in the centre of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Nakasero is important to Uganda's economy and politics, as it is home to Kampala's central business district and several government offices, including the Ugandan Parliament Buildings.
Kibuli
Kibuli is a hill in the centre of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda. The area is a suburb in the city centre and its name also applies to the commercial and residential neighbourhoods on that hill.
Lubaga
Lubaga is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It comes from the Luganda word okubaga, describing a process of "planning" or "strengthening" a structure while constructing it. For example, okubaga ekisenge means to strengthen the internal structure of a wall while building a house.
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Region: Kampala