Major Cities in Rwanda map & data
There are 9 major cities mapped in Rwanda, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Southern Province (3), Northern Province (2) and Western Province (2) - Southern Province alone holds 33% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Kigali, Butare and Byumba.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Province | 3 | 33% |
| Northern Province | 2 | 22% |
| Western Province | 2 | 22% |
| City of Kigali | 1 | 11% |
| Eastern Province | 1 | 11% |
Notable major cities in Rwanda
- KigaliCity of Kigali · pop. 859332
- ButareSouthern Province
- ByumbaNorthern Province
- KibungoEastern Province
- GisenyiWestern Province
- GikongoroSouthern Province
- RuhengeriNorthern Province
- KibuyeWestern Province
- GitaramaSouthern Province
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Rwanda?
This layer holds 9 major cities in Rwanda, the most of them in Southern Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities 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 major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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