Monuments & Memorials in Rwanda map & data
There are 23 monuments and memorials mapped in Rwanda, spread over 5 regions. The most are in City of Kigali (7), Western Province (5) and Southern Province (4) - City of Kigali alone holds 30% of them. 96% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Kigali Genocide Memorial, Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre and Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre.
Monuments & Memorials by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kigali | 7 | 30% |
| Western Province | 5 | 22% |
| Southern Province | 4 | 17% |
| Northern Province | 4 | 17% |
| Eastern Province | 3 | 13% |
Notable monuments and memorials in Rwanda
- Kigali Genocide MemorialCity of Kigali · memorial
- Murambi Genocide Memorial CentreSouthern Province · memorial
- Nyamata Genocide Memorial CentreEastern Province · memorial
- Bisesero Genocide Memorial CentreWestern Province · memorial
- Genocide Memorial to the TutsisNorthern Province · memorial
- Nyanza Genocide MemorialCity of Kigali · memorial
- Cyabakamyi Genocide MemorialSouthern Province · memorial
- CowEastern Province · monument
- Gatwaro Genocide MemorialWestern Province · memorial
- Muhoza MemorialNorthern Province · memorial
- Belgian Soldiers' MemorialCity of Kigali · memorial
- Genocide-Memorial ButareSouthern Province · memorial
- Genocide MemorialEastern Province · memorial
- Genocide-Memorial KibuyeWestern Province · memorial
- Mémorial du génocideNorthern Province · memorial
- Campaign Against Genocide MemorialCity of Kigali · memorial
- Mata Tea Company LimitedSouthern Province · monument
- Musasa Genocide MemorialWestern Province · memorial
- Genocide Memorial Nyanza KicukiroCity of Kigali · memorial
- Nyange memorialWestern Province · memorial
- Gorilla StatueCity of Kigali · monument
- Rebero Genocide MemorialCity of Kigali · monument
What's in this layer
Every monument in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Monuments, memorials and statues.
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Frequently asked questions
How many monuments and memorials are there in Rwanda?
This layer holds 23 monuments and memorials in Rwanda, the most of them in City of Kigali. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each monument?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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