Byumba

Byumba
Byumba
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°34′34″S 30°04′03″E / 1.57611°S 30.06750°E / -1.57611; 30.06750
Country Rwanda
Admin. Province Northern Province
District Gicumbi
Area
  Total 48 km2 (19 sq mi)
Elevation 2,237 m (7,339 ft)
Population (2015)
  Total 70,593
  Density 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Climate Cfb

Byumba is a city in northern Rwanda, and is the capital of Gicumbi District. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali.[1] This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.[2]

Population

As of 2012, the human population in Byumba was estimated at 75,463.

Economic activity

Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR), maintains a branch in Byumba.

References

Coordinates: 1°34′34″S 30°04′03″E / 1.57611°S 30.06750°E / -1.57611; 30.06750

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