Islands in Rwanda map & data
There are 16 islands mapped in Rwanda, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Western Province (11), Northern Province (4) and Eastern Province (1) - Western Province alone holds 69% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Amahoro (Peace) Island, Birwa I Island and Sharita.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Province | 11 | 69% |
| Northern Province | 4 | 25% |
| Eastern Province | 1 | 6.3% |
Notable islands in Rwanda
- Amahoro (Peace) IslandWestern Province
- Birwa I IslandNorthern Province
- SharitaEastern Province
- Bugarura IslandWestern Province
- Bushongo IslandNorthern Province
- Gisimba IslandWestern Province
- Cyuzo IslandNorthern Province
- Ireba IslandWestern Province
- Munanira IslandNorthern Province
- Kirehe IslandWestern Province
- Kumenie IslandWestern Province
- Mushungwe IslandWestern Province
- Nyamunini IslandWestern Province
- Sejema IslandWestern Province
- BakonrweWestern Province
- Mbarara (Plantation) IslandWestern Province
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Rwanda?
This layer holds 16 islands in Rwanda, the most of them in Western Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Rwanda?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Rwanda layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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