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However, there is a paucity of quality data on the distribution of FP services in such settings in Uganda. This paper described the geospatial distribution of FP services in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> This was a cross-sectional study in which we determined the availability and distribution of FP services in Kira Municipality. Community mapping and analysis were conducted using ArcGIS (version 10.1) and ArcGIS Online. Stata version 13.1 was used for data analysis. Chi-square test was used to compare the contraceptive provision and availability among facilities from informal and formal settlements.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Of the 176 healthcare facilities surveyed, only 42% (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 74) offered contraceptives in informal settlements. The majority of the facilities were privately owned small clinics (95%). At least 80% of the facilities provided three or more modern contraceptive methods, with no difference (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.107) between facilities in informal and formal settlements. Only 30.7% (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.001) of the facilities provided at least one long-acting contraceptive. Similarly, 20 and 12% (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.001) of the facilities had implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) on the day of the survey. Almost 25% of the facilities did not offer contraceptive services (counseling and commodities) to unmarried adolescents.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold> Most facilities were small privately-owned clinics, offering at least three modern contraceptive methods. The unavailability of long-acting reversible methods in the informal settings may affect the quality of FP services due to limited choice. The inequity in service provision that disfavors the unmarried adolescent may increase unwanted\/unintended pregnancies. 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