Western Province, Rwanda
| Western Province | |
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| Province | |
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Lake Kivu | |
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| Country | Rwanda |
| Formed | 2006 |
| Capital | Kibuye |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Celestin Kabahizi (2008-) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,883 km2 (2,271 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 2,471,348 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Other settlements | Gisenyi, Cyangugu |
| Website |
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Western Province (Kinyarwanda: Intara y'Iburengerazuba; French: Province de l'Ouest) is one of Rwanda's five provinces. It was created in early January 2006 as part of a government decentralization program that re-organized the country's local government structures.
Western Province comprises the former provinces of Cyangugu, Gisenyi, Kibuye, and a small portion of Ruhengeri. It is divided into the districts of Karongi, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rusizi, Ngororero, Nyamasheke, and Rutsiro. The capital city of Western Province is Kibuye.
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Coordinates: 2°22′30″S 29°12′35″E / 2.37500°S 29.20972°E
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