Bweyogerere
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Bweyogerere is the name of a township in south-central Uganda
. It is one of the six (6) townships or Wards that constitute Kira Municipality
in Wakiso District
. The other five wards in Kira Municipality are Kimwaanyi Ward, Kira Ward, Kireka Ward, Kirinnya Ward and Kyaliwajjala Ward.
, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi), east of Kampala
, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the township are:00 22 01N, 32 40 01E (Latitude:0.3670; Longitude:32.6670).
traverses the township. Mandela National Stadium is located in the southwestern corner of Bweyogerere, on the southern side of the Highway
.
Kampala Industrial and Business Park
, one of the designated industrial areas within the greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
is located in Namanve
, in the southeastern corner of Bweyogerere. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
, a 21 kilometres (13 mi) dual carriageway road forming an arc around the northern half of the city of Kampala
, leaves the Kampala-Jinja Highway at Bweyogerere and begins its winding journey that ends in Nateete
on the Kampala-Masaka Highway.
. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of Kira Municipality
of which Bweyogerere is a part, at 158,300. In 2008, it was estimated that the population of Bweyogerere Township was approximately 42,000.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
. It is one of the six (6) townships or Wards that constitute Kira Municipality
Kira Town
Kira Town is a municipality in Wakiso District in Central Uganda. It is administered by Kira Town Council, an Urban Local Government within Wakiso District Administration.-Location:...
in Wakiso District
Wakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. The other five wards in Kira Municipality are Kimwaanyi Ward, Kira Ward, Kireka Ward, Kirinnya Ward and Kyaliwajjala Ward.
Location
Bweyogerere is situated on the Kampala-Jinja HighwayKampala-Jinja Highway
Kampala-Jinja Highway is a road in Uganda, connecting the cities of Kampala and Jinja. Sometimes referred to as Kampala-Jinja Road, it is a busy road, with several towns, trading centers and other landmarks along the way.-Location:...
, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi), east of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the township are:00 22 01N, 32 40 01E (Latitude:0.3670; Longitude:32.6670).
Overview
Bweyogerere is situated on a hill that rises to a peak of 1200 metres (3,937 ft) above sea level. The higher reaches of the hill are occupied by upscale homes with manicured lawns and fenced yards. The middle reaches of the hill are occupied by middle class homes, apartment buildings and hotels. The lower reaches of the hill is where the lower social class find homes in tight-fitting 1 or 2 room rental units. Also on the lower reaches of the hill one finds shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and small-scale industries. In this same area, on the south-facing side of the hill, the Kampala-Jinja HighwayKampala-Jinja Highway
Kampala-Jinja Highway is a road in Uganda, connecting the cities of Kampala and Jinja. Sometimes referred to as Kampala-Jinja Road, it is a busy road, with several towns, trading centers and other landmarks along the way.-Location:...
traverses the township. Mandela National Stadium is located in the southwestern corner of Bweyogerere, on the southern side of the Highway
Kampala-Jinja Highway
Kampala-Jinja Highway is a road in Uganda, connecting the cities of Kampala and Jinja. Sometimes referred to as Kampala-Jinja Road, it is a busy road, with several towns, trading centers and other landmarks along the way.-Location:...
.
Kampala Industrial and Business Park
Kampala Industrial and Business Park
Kampala Industrial and Business Park ', also referred to as Kampala Business and Industrial Park or Kampala Industrial Park is an industrial and business park in Uganda...
, one of the designated industrial areas within the greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
is located in Namanve
Namanve
Namanve is a location in Kira Municipality, in Wakiso District, Central Uganda.-Location:Namanve is located in Bweyogerere Ward, in southeastern Kira Municipality, in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. This location is approximately , by road, east of downtown Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
, in the southeastern corner of Bweyogerere. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
Kampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
, a 21 kilometres (13 mi) dual carriageway road forming an arc around the northern half of the city of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, leaves the Kampala-Jinja Highway at Bweyogerere and begins its winding journey that ends in Nateete
Nateete
Nateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two "e"'s. Unfortunately the location is often misspelled with one "e".-Location:Nateete is located on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala...
on the Kampala-Masaka Highway.
Population
During the 2002 national census, Bweyogerere comprised 26.7% of the population of Kira MunicipalityKira Town
Kira Town is a municipality in Wakiso District in Central Uganda. It is administered by Kira Town Council, an Urban Local Government within Wakiso District Administration.-Location:...
. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of Kira Municipality
Kira Town
Kira Town is a municipality in Wakiso District in Central Uganda. It is administered by Kira Town Council, an Urban Local Government within Wakiso District Administration.-Location:...
of which Bweyogerere is a part, at 158,300. In 2008, it was estimated that the population of Bweyogerere Township was approximately 42,000.
Landmarks
The landmarks within Bweyogerere township or close to its borders, include:- Mandela National Stadium - The largest stadium in Uganda with seating capacity of 45,202.
- Kampala Business and Industrial Park - A designated industrial area measuring 894 hectares (2,209.1 acre)
- Bweyogerere Central Market
- Bweyogerere Mosque
- The Offices of Bweyogerere Rotary Club - Club Number:30541
- The Kampala-Jinja HighwayKampala-Jinja HighwayKampala-Jinja Highway is a road in Uganda, connecting the cities of Kampala and Jinja. Sometimes referred to as Kampala-Jinja Road, it is a busy road, with several towns, trading centers and other landmarks along the way.-Location:...
- The highway traverses the township in an East to West direction. - The Kampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- The highway branches off the Kampala Jinja Highway, opposite Mandela National Stadium and continues in a northwestern direction on its 21 kilometres (13 mi) journey to NateeteNateeteNateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two "e"'s. Unfortunately the location is often misspelled with one "e".-Location:Nateete is located on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala...
, forming a rough semicircle over Kampala's northern half.
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See also
- Kira TownKira TownKira Town is a municipality in Wakiso District in Central Uganda. It is administered by Kira Town Council, an Urban Local Government within Wakiso District Administration.-Location:...
- Mandela National Stadium
- Kampala-Jinja HighwayKampala-Jinja HighwayKampala-Jinja Highway is a road in Uganda, connecting the cities of Kampala and Jinja. Sometimes referred to as Kampala-Jinja Road, it is a busy road, with several towns, trading centers and other landmarks along the way.-Location:...
- Wakiso DistrictWakiso DistrictWakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- Central Region, UgandaCentral Region, UgandaCentral Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...