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Butare, Southern Province

Rwanda

City2.5967° S, 29.7394° E

Butare is a city located in Southern Province, Rwanda. The recorded population is 62,823.

Population62,823
ProvinceSouthern Province
Coordinates2.5967° S, 29.7394° E
CountryRwanda
Rank in Rwanda#7 of 10,260

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About Butare

You can find Butare at 2.60° S, 29.74° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is classified under Southern Province, Rwanda.

Ranked #7 in Rwanda by population, Butare has 62,823 residents out of 10,260 registered localities.

Cities in Southern Province

The Southern Province region of Rwanda is home to Butare and other cities such as Gitarama, Muhanga, Nzega. Butare has 62,823 inhabitants.

Gitarama87,613Muhanga82,797Nzega33,832Nyanza32,016Ruhango21,478Gikongoro21,029Mugina18,586Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO3,000Family RUDAHUNGA Bernard7

Nearby Cities

Butare is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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NgomaCity
0.4 km
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Butare-VilleCity
0.8 km
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Butare VilleNeighborhood
1.5 km
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NgomaCity
1.6 km
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GicubukoVillage
1.9 km
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TongaVillage
2.2 km
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KamagondeVillage
2.2 km
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UrurendaCity
2.4 km
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MatyazoCity
2.4 km
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MpareCity
2.5 km
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NyanzaVillage
2.6 km
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MubugaCity
2.7 km
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KibabaraCity
2.8 km
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KintekoCity
2.8 km
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ImpingaVillage
2.9 km
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UbutamenwaCity
2.9 km
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BigangaraCity
2.9 km
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AgakenyeriVillage
3.1 km
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NyanzaVillage
3.1 km
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RunyinyaVillage
3.1 km

Universities in Butare

Butare is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Catholic University of Rwanda———
National University of Rwanda1963——
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#1 Kigali1,132,686#2 Gisenyi172,357#3 Musanze153,368#4 Nyagatare100,000#5 Gitarama87,613
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Butare?

Butare has a population of 62,823. It ranks #7 in Rwanda by population.

What province or state is Butare in?

Butare is located in Southern Province, Rwanda.

Where is Butare located?

Butare is located at coordinates 2.60° S, 29.74° E in Southern Province, Rwanda.

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