Villa Maria, Uganda
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Villa Maria | |
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  Villa Maria Map of Uganda showing the location of Villa Maria | |
| Coordinates: 00°13′42″S 31°44′50″E / 0.22833°S 31.74722°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Kalungu District |
| Elevation | 1,190 m (3,900 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Villa Maria is a village in Kalungu District in the Central Region of Uganda.
Villa Maria is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Masaka, the nearest large city.[1] It is approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, southeast of the town of Sembabule.[2] Villa Maria is approximately 132 kilometres (82 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[3] The geographical coordinates of Villa Maria are 00 13 42S, 31 44 50E (Latitude: -0.228345; Longitude: 31.747230).[4]
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
- offices of Villa Maria Village Council
- Villa Maria Catholic Cathedral[5]
- Villa Maria Hospital
- Villa Maria central market
- Bukalasa National Minor Seminary
- Katigondo National Major Seminary
- Sembabule–Villa Maria Road.
