| Maya | |
|---|---|
  MayaMap of Uganda showing the location of Maya | |
| Coordinates: 00°15′59″N 32°26′09″E / 0.26639°N 32.43583°E / 0.26639; 32.43583 | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| County | Busiro |
| Constituency | Busiro South |
| Elevation | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,100 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Maya is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.
Location
Maya is located in Maya Parish, Nsangi sub-county, Busiro County, Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region. It is located along the Kampala–Masaka Road, approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi), southwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. This is about 15 kilometres (9 mi), by road, north-east of Mpigi Town, the nearest large town. The coordinates of Maya are: 0°15'59.0"N, 32°26'09.0"E (Latitude:0.266389; Longitude:32.435833). Maya, Uganda is situated at an average elevation of 1,214 metres (3,983 ft), above sea level.
Overview
Maya is located in Wakiso District, one of the fastest growing districts in Uganda. This area is attractive to those looking for land to build residential houses, schools and commercial buildings. Maya is an area, in relative proximity to Kampala, situated on a major highway, where land prices are relatively affordable. This has also increased the number of land disputes in the area.
Population
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of Maya at 3,100, in 2009.
Points of interest
The following points of interest are found within the town limits or near the town boundaries: (a) The offices of Maya Town Council (b) Maya Central Market (c) Fiduga Flower Plantation, a horticultural growing and exporting enterprise (d) International Paramedical Institute (e) The Kampala–Masaka Road - The highway passes through town in a northeast to southwest direction (e) London College of St. Lawrence, a private, mixed, residential high school.
See also
References
- ^ Uganda Bureau of Statistics (2009). "Implementation of the Community Information System (CIS): Wakiso District Local Government Report, Based On CIS Summary Results 2009" (PDF). Kampala: Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ Bucouganda.org (27 January 2018). "International Paramedical Institute: Dental School Project". Bucouganda.org. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Globefeed.com (27 January 2018). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Maya, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Globefeed.com (27 January 2018). "Distance between Maya, Central Region, Uganda and Mpigi, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- "Location of Maya Town, Wakiso District, Central Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Mapcarta.com (27 January 2017). "Average Elevation of Maya, Uganda". Mapcarta.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- Moses Nsereko Wakayima (25 April 2011). "Why split Wakiso into three districts now?". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Jumia House (28 October 2015). "Affordable Places To Buy Land In Uganda". Kampala: Jumia House Uganda. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Bagala, Andrew (6 January 2012). "Uganda police boss intervenes in clan land wrangle". The Citizen (Tanzania). Kampala. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Wekesa, Anthony (26 January 2018). "Kyeyo man runs to court over land deal gone bad". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Levitt, Tom (March 2011). "Uganda's flower dilemma". New Agriculturist. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Talemwa, Moses (25 October 2009). "Foreign students find home in Uganda". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- Kafeero, Stephen (4 February 2015). "Wakiso tops as Amudat fails to get first grade". Daily Monitor Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
External links
00°15′59″N 32°26′09″E / 0.26639°N 32.43583°E / 0.26639; 32.43583
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