Kigali, Capital city in central Rwanda
Located across several hills and valleys, Kigali features wide tree-lined boulevards, modern buildings, and extends through three administrative districts: Gasabo, Kicukiro, and Nyarugenge.
Originally established as an administrative center in 1907, Kigali replaced Huye as Rwanda's capital following the country's independence from Belgium in 1962.
The Kigali Cultural Village functions as a central marketplace where local craftspeople display handicrafts, traditional foods, and artistic creations from across Rwanda.
The city maintains an efficient public transportation system with buses and motorcycle taxis connecting all districts, while the central location provides access to other Rwandan regions.
Nyarutarama Lake borders an 18-hole golf course and offers a natural walking path within the urban environment of Rwanda's primary metropolitan area.
Location: Kigali Province
Inception: 1907
Elevation above the sea: 1,567 m
Website: https://kigalicity.gov.rw
GPS coordinates: -1.95085,30.06151
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:04
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