Southern Province, Rwanda · Africa
Muhanga sits on the route: 15 minutes from Gitarama, 40km from Karongi (Kibuye), Lake Kivu.
Muhanga is a town located in Southern Province, Rwanda. With a population of 82,797, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Muhanga 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 Muhanga to your route.
Muhanga (former Gitarama, renamed in 2006) is a city in Rwanda, in the Muhanga District, in Southern Province. The city is situated 5,945 feet (1,812 m) above sea level.
Though officially part of the Southern Province, Muhanga is geographically located in central Rwanda, approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) by roadRead more
southwest of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city. This location lies approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi), north of Kibeho, in Nyaruguru District, the southernmost district in Southern Province. The provincial headquarters at Nyanza in Nyanza District lie about 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, directly south of Muhanga.
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Muhanga is located in Southern Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -2.0227 latitude, 29.7069 longitude.
Muhanga has a population of approximately 82,797 people, making it a town in Rwanda.
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A town on a green peninsula of Lake Kivu, the base for the lakeside stretch of the Congo Nile Trail. The road north to Gisenyi twists through steep tea and banana terraces above the water.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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