Zana, Uganda
Zana is a neighborhood in Ssabagabo Municipality, Kyaddondo County, Wakiso District, in Central Uganda. The place was named after a powerful business woman in 80s called Zana.[1]
Zana | |
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  Zana Location in Uganda Placement on map is approximate | |
| Coordinates: 00°15′52″N 32°33′26″E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| Municipality | Ssabagabo |
| County | Kyaddondo |
| Constituency | Ssabagabo Municipality |
| Elevation | 3,870 ft (1,180 m) |
Location
Zanaa is bordered by Wankulukuku and Namasuba to the north, the Kampala-Entebbe Road and Najjanankumbi to the east, Lubowa to the south and Bunamwaya to the west.[2]
This location is approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), by road, south of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[3] The geographical coordinates of Zana are: 0°15'52.0"N, 32°33'26.0"E (Latitude:0.264444; Longitude:32.557222).[2]
Overview
Zana is one of the neighborhoods in Ssabagabo Municipality, in sub-urban Wakiso District, immediately south of Kampala, on the road to Entebbe, the location of Uganda's largest civilian and military airport, Entebbe International Airport.[2]
The neighborhood is a middle-class mixed-use community, with large and medium-sized businesses along the Entebbe Road, with residences further away from the main road. Large businesses in the neighborhood, include a sales office and show room belonging to Uganda Baati Limited, a manufacturer of corrugated iron sheets and steel construction materials.[4]
Another business in the neighborhood is the Life Line International Hospital, owned by Charles Ibingira, which opened in December 2018.[5]
References
- LCMT (3 December 2018). "Zana Village, in Seguku Parish, Ssabagabo Sub-county, Wakiso District, Uganda". Land Conflict Mapping Tool (LCMT). Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- Google (3 December 2018). "Location of Zana, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- Globefeed.com (3 December 2018). "Distance between Uganda Post Office, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Zana Roundabout, Kampala, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- EABW Reporter (7 May 2018). "Uganda Baati Opens New Showroom On Entebbe Road". East African Business Week (EABW). Kampala. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- Mutegeki, Geoffrey (1 December 2018). "Prof. Ibingira builds Sh15b hospital, decries lack of government support". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
External links
- Namasuba, The secure haven As of 8 August 2016.
