Villa Maria, Uganda
place in Uganda
Villa Maria is a village in Kalungu District in the Central Region of Uganda.
Location
Villa Maria is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Masaka, the nearest large city. It is approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, southeast of the town of Sembabule. Villa Maria is approximately 132 kilometres (82 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The geographical coordinates of Villa Maria are 00 13 42S, 31 44 50E (Latitude: -0.228345; Longitude: 31.747230).
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
offices of Villa Maria Village Council
Villa Maria Catholic Cathedral
Villa Maria Hospital
Villa Maria central market
Bukalasa National Minor Seminary
Katigondo National Major Seminary
Sembabule–Villa Maria Road.
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