Bukoto
| Bukoto | |
|---|---|
  Bukoto Map of Kampala showing the location of Bukoto. | |
| Coordinates: 00°21′04″N 32°35′47″E / 0.35111°N 32.59639°ECoordinates: 00°21′04″N 32°35′47″E / 0.35111°N 32.59639°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Kampala Capital City Authority |
| Division | Kampala Central Division |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Bukoto is a township within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area.
Location
Bukoto is bordered by Kisaasi to the north, Kigoowa to the northeast, Ntinda to the east, Naguru to the southeast, Kololo to the south, Kamwookya to the west and Kyebando to the northwest. This location is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala's central business district.[1] The coordinates of Bukoto are:0°21'04.0"N, 32°35'47.0"E (Latitude:0.351111; Longitude:32.596400).[2]
Demograhics
Bukoto, along with the neighboring area of Kamwookya, are the location of many small Information Technology (IT) businesses in the city. Kabira Country Club, a private club belonging to the Ruparelia Group, is located in Bukoto. The Kenya-based supermarket chain, Nakumatt, maintains a store in the neighborhood.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie inside or near Bukoto:
- The main branch of Pride Microfinance Limited, a Tier III Financial Institution, is located in Bukoto.
- Kabira Country Club - A private country club; a member of the Ruparelia Group
- Watoto Church - An orphnage and place of worship affiliated with the Pentecostal Church
- The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway - The highway passes through the northern reaches of Bukoto, in a west to east direction.
- Nakumatt Supermarket - A private supermarket chain with outlets in eight locations in Uganda, as of June 2014.[3]
- Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre - A private hospital specializing in the care of infertile couples.[4]
- Kadic Hospital, a 30-bed privately owned healthcare facility, a member of Kadic Health Services Limited.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Map Showing Kampala and Bukoto With Distance Indicator". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ Google, . "Location of Bukoto At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ Ssempijja, David (4 November 2010). "Nakumatt Takes Over Payless Supermarket Operations". New Vision. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ WHI&FC (16 May 2016). "Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre: Who We Are". Kampala: Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre (WHI&FC). Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ Mwesigwa, Alon (12 August 2014). "Kasozi: How I Built A Shs5 Billion Hospital". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
