It is bordered by Lubya to the north, Mengo to the east, Lubaga to the southeast, Nateete to the south and Busega to the west.

This location is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district.

[1] Lungujja is primarily a middle-income residential neighborhood, with upscale residencies mixed in with the more modest homes.

This has resulted in a relatively low population density in the area compared to other locales within or neighboring the capital city of Kampala.

Lungujja has been a residence of important individuals in the history of Uganda, they include Edward SSEKANDI Abu Mayanja, Katikiro Paulo Kavuma and Michael Kawalya Kagwa.