Gitarama

For the former Province, see Gitarama Province.
Gitarama

Central Gitarama
Gitarama

Location in Rwanda

Coordinates: 02°04′48″S 29°45′00″E / 2.08000°S 29.75000°E / -2.08000; 29.75000
Country Rwanda
Province Southern Province
District Muhanga District
City Gitarama City Council
Elevation 5,945 ft (1,812 m)
Population (2004 Estimate)
 • Total 87,613
Climate Aw

Gitarama is a city in Rwanda, in the Muhanga District, in Southern Province—at the coordinates 2° 4' 48.00"S, 29° 45' 0.00"E (Latitude:2.0800; Longitude:29.7500). The city is 5,945 feet (1,812 m), above sea level.[1]

Though officially part of the Southern Province, Gitarama is geographically in central Rwanda, approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) by road southwest of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city.[2] This location lies approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi), north of Kibeho, in Nyaruguru District, the southernmost district in Southern Province.[3] The provincial headquarters at Nyanza in Nyanza District lie about 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, directly south of Gitarama.[4]

Overview

Gitarama is the second-largest city in Rwanda, behind Kigali, the capital. Gitarama is the capital and largest metropolitan area in the district of Muhanga. Due to its geographical location, the city serves as the gateway to the west and south of the country. During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Gitarama was the seat of the provisional government. The city has many amenities, including the ones listed below:[5]

Administration & Public safety
Educational institutions
Public Service
Economy
Religion

Population

The 2002 national census put the city's population at 84,669. In 2004, the population of Gitarama was estimated at 87,613 people.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Elevation of Gitarama, Rwanda
  2. ↑ Road Distance Between Kigali And Gitarama With Map
  3. ↑ Map Showing Gitarama And Kibeho With Distance Marker
  4. ↑ Road Distance Between Gitarama And Nyanza With Map
  5. ↑ Major Points of Interest In Gitarama
  6. ↑ Hotel Splendid Best Taxpayer In Muhanga District
  7. ↑ Estimated City Population In 2004

Coordinates: 02°04′48″S 29°45′00″E / 2.08000°S 29.75000°E / -2.08000; 29.75000

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