Western Province, Rwanda · Africa
Cyangugu sits on the route: 15 minutes from Bukavu.
Cyangugu is a town located in Western Province, Rwanda. With a population of 43,866, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Cyangugu sits in Rwanda. It's in the Africa/Kigali time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cyangugu to your route.
Cyangugu (formerly Shangugu) is a city and capital of the Rusizi District in Western Province, Rwanda. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Kivu, and is contiguous with Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, but separated from it by the Ruzizi River. Two bridges and a dam cross the river frontier.
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settlement has two main areas: Cyangugu itself is the low-density district on the lake shore, while Kamembe, the higher density industrial and transport centre is further inland and to the north. Kamembe Airport serves the city with flights 11 times a week to Kigali, operated by RwandAir.
The city lies near Nyungwe Forest, a popular tourist destination, being one of the last remaining forest areas of Rwanda and home to chimpanzees and many other species of primate.
In 2022 the city had a population of 43,866.
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Cyangugu is located in Western Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -2.4846 latitude, 28.9075 longitude.
Cyangugu has a population of approximately 43,866 people, making it a town in Rwanda.
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