Byumba | |
|---|---|
 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Byumba | |
  Byumba Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 1°34′34″S 30°04′03″E / 1.57611°S 30.06750°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Admin. Province | Northern Province |
| District | Gicumbi |
| Area | |
| • City and sector | 48.25 km2 (18.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,237 m (7,339 ft) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • City and sector | 43,134 |
| • Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 19,270 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Byumba is a city and sector in northern Rwanda and the capital of Gicumbi District. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali.[2] This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.[3]
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Byumba sector
- ^ Map Showing Kigali And Byumba With Distance Marker
- ^ Travel Distance Between Byumba And Gatuna