Bukoto | |
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Coordinates: 00°21′14″N 32°35′47″E / 0.35389°N 32.59639°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Central Uganda |
District | Kampala Capital City Authority |
Division | Nakawa Division |
Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+3 ( EAT) |
Bukoto is a township within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area.
Bukoto is bordered by Kisaasi to the north, Kigoowa to the north-east, Ntinda to the east, Naguru to the south-east, Kololo to the south, Kamwookya to the west, and Kyebando to the north-west. This location is approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi), by road, north-east of Kampala's central business district. [1] The coordinates of Bukoto are 0°21'14.0"N, 32°35'47.0"E (Latitude:0.353889; Longitude:32.596389). [2]
The following points of interest lie inside or near Bukoto:
1. The main branch of Pride Microfinance Limited, a Tier III Financial Institution, is located in Bukoto.
2. Watoto Church - An orphanage and place of worship affiliated with the Pentecostal Church
3. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway - The highway passes through the northern reaches of Bukoto, in a west to east direction.
4. Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre - A private hospital specializing in the care of infertile couples. [3]
5. Kadic Hospital, a 30-bed privately owned healthcare facility, a member of Kadic Health Services Limited. [4]
6. UMC Victoria Hospital, located along Kira Road, the hospital is a private tertiary care facility with 100 in-patient beds and modern amenities including surgical theatres, MRI, CT Scan, and a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This is in addition to regular services, including X-ray, ultrasound and regular medical laboratory services. [5] [6]