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Delve into Gikumba in Rwanda
Gikumba in the region of Northern Province is a city in Rwanda - some 19 mi or ( 30 km ) North-East of Kigali , the country's capital .
Current time in Gikumba is now 11:31 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mwanza, Musoma, Kigoma, Rwamagana, and Rwankuba. While being here, make sure to check out Mwanza . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gikumba ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gicumbi District
Gicumbi is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Byumba, which is also the provincial capital.
Located at -1.62 30.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Gasabo District
Gasabo is a district (akarere) in Kigali Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Ndera, a village on the outskirts of the Kigali urban area. The district also includes large areas of the city itself, including Kacyiru, Remera, Nyarutarama and Kimihurura. Gasabo is the location of the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, the burial place of approximately 300,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide.
Located at -1.88 30.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Kabarore
Kabarore is a town in Rwanda. It is the headquarters of Gatsibo District.
Located at -1.62 30.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Byumba
Byumba is a city in northern Rwanda, and is the capital of Gicumbi district and the Northern Province. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies 60 km north of the capital Kigali, and is not far from the border with Uganda.
Located at -1.58 30.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Byumba Province
Byumba Province was one of the 12 former provinces (intara) of Rwanda and was situated in the north of the country, sharing a border with Uganda. It had an area of some 1,796 km and its population was estimated at 782,427 (2002 figures) prior to its dissolution in January 2006.
Located at -1.59 30.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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