Maya is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.[2]
Maya | |
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  Maya Map of Uganda showing the location of Maya | |
| Coordinates: 00°15′59″N 32°26′09″E / 0.26639°N 32.43583°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| County | Busiro |
| Constituency | Busiro South |
| Elevation | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) |
| Population (2009 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 3,100[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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.[3] This is about 15 kilometres (9 mi), by road, north-east of Mpigi Town, the nearest large town.[4] The coordinates of Maya are: 0°15'59.0"N, 32°26'09.0"E (Latitude:0.266389; Longitude:32.435833).[5] Maya, Uganda is situated at an average elevation of 1,214 metres (3,983 ft), above sea level.[6]
Overview
Maya is located in Wakiso District, one of the fastest growing districts in Uganda.[7] 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.[8] This has also increased the number of land disputes in the area.[9][10]
Population
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of Maya at 3,100, in 2009.[1]
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[11] (d) International Paramedical Institute[2] (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.[12][13]