Mbalwa
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UgandaMbalwa | |
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  Mbalwa Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°22′13″N 32°39′23″E / 0.37028°N 32.65639°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Central Region of Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| Municipality | Kira Town |
| Elevation | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) |
Mbalwa is a neighborhood in Kyaliwajjala Parish,[1] Kira Municipality, Wakiso District in the Central Region of Uganda.[2]
The neighborhood is bounded by Nsawo and Bbuto to the north, Bweyogerere to the east and south-east, Kireka to the south and south-west, Naalya and Kyaliwajjala to the west and Namugongo to the northwest.[3] Mbalwa is approximately 4.5 kilometres (3 mi), by road, southeast of Kira Town Hall.[4] This is approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi), by road, north-east of the central business district of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[5] The geographical coordinates of Mbalwa are: 0°22'13.0"N, 32°39'23.0"E (Latitude:0.370278; Longitude:32.656389).[6] Mbalwa lies at an average elevation of about 1,147 metres (3,763 ft) above sea level.[7]
Overview
Mbalwa is primarily an upscale residential neighborhood, with many of the private residences enclosed in perimeter fences and re-enforced metal gates. It is generally considered a safe neighborhood, with a neighborhood-watch system that uses online social networks.[2] The neighborhood is accessible by foot, bicycle, boda-boda motorcycle taxi, private car, commuter taxi, and by public bus service.[2]
