Springs in Rwanda map & data
There are 17 springs mapped in Rwanda, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Western Province (10), City of Kigali (2) and Southern Province (2) - Western Province alone holds 59% of them. 76% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Rwarurara Well, Kandt's Source of the Nile and Water Source.
Springs by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Province | 10 | 59% |
| City of Kigali | 2 | 12% |
| Southern Province | 2 | 12% |
| Eastern Province | 2 | 12% |
| Northern Province | 1 | 5.9% |
Notable springs in Rwanda
- Rwarurara WellCity of Kigali · spring
- Kandt's Source of the NileSouthern Province · spring
- Water SourceNorthern Province · spring
- Water plantEastern Province · spring
- Gatuk 1Western Province · spring
- Source of MarySouthern Province · spring
- Gatuk 2Western Province · spring
- Hot springWestern Province · hot spring
- Kavuwo 1Western Province · spring
- Kavuwo 2Western Province · spring
- Primary Source of the NileWestern Province · spring
- RuganzuWestern Province · spring
- Spring GisovuWestern Province · spring
What's in this layer
Every spring in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Natural springs and hot springs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many springs are there in Rwanda?
This layer holds 17 springs in Rwanda, the most of them in Western Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each spring?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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