Rwamagana

city in Rwanda

Rwamagana is a city and capital of both the Rwamagana District and the Eastern Province in Rwanda.

Rwamagana city
Rwamagana Parish Church
Rwamagana Parish Church
Coordinates: 1°57′09″S 30°26′16″E / 1.95250°S 30.43778°E / -1.95250; 30.43778
Country Rwanda
Admin. ProvinceEastern Province
DistrictRwamagana District
Area
 • Total87 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
1,528 m (5,013 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total47,203
 • Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
ClimateAw

It is about 50 km (31 mi) from Kigali, on the newly renovated road leading east towards Tanzania.

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