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Gikongoro, Southern Province

Rwanda

Provincial capital2.4640° S, 29.5739° E

Found in Southern Province, Rwanda, Gikongoro is a provincial capital. It has a population of 21,029.

Population21,029
ProvinceSouthern Province
Coordinates2.4640° S, 29.5739° E
CountryRwanda
Rank in Rwanda#36 of 10,260

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About Gikongoro

Gikongoro is located at coordinates 2.46° S, 29.57° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Southern Province administrative division of Rwanda.

Gikongoro is the #36 largest locality in Rwanda by population, with 21,029 people.

Cities in Southern Province

Gikongoro is located in the Southern Province province of Rwanda. Other cities in the region include Gitarama, Muhanga, Butare. Gikongoro has 21,029 inhabitants.

Gitarama87,613Muhanga82,797Butare62,823Nzega33,832Nyanza32,016Ruhango21,478Mugina18,586Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO3,000Family RUDAHUNGA Bernard7

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Gikongoro.

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UwarugwagwaCity
0.5 km
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NyamugaliCity
0.8 km
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KabacuziVillage
1.2 km
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NyagisenyiVillage
1.3 km
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KarambiVillage
1.4 km
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NyamifumbaVillage
1.5 km
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MurambiCity
1.6 km
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KadomaVillage
1.8 km
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GasayoVillage
1.8 km
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KugihembeCity
2 km
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KabajogoVillage
2 km
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KibandaCity
2.1 km
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NyagasoziVillage
2.2 km
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KitazigurwaVillage
2.2 km
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SumbaVillage
2.2 km
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RwagapfiziVillage
2.2 km
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KibingoVillage
2.3 km
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BurekaVillage
2.4 km
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NyamagabeVillage
2.4 km
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BuhigaCity
2.4 km

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Largest cities in Rwanda

#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 Gikongoro?

Gikongoro has a population of 21,029. It ranks #36 in Rwanda by population.

What province or state is Gikongoro in?

Gikongoro is located in Southern Province, Rwanda.

Where is Gikongoro located?

Gikongoro is located at coordinates 2.46° S, 29.57° E in Southern Province, Rwanda.

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