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]
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]
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]
Uganda
