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Discover Butansinda in Rwanda
Butansinda in the region of Southern Province is a town located in Rwanda - some 30 mi or ( 48 km ) South-West of Kigali , the country's capital .
Local time in Butansinda is now 09:57 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tabora, Mwanza, Kigoma, Rusatira, and Nyamiyaga. When in this area, you might want to check out Tabora . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Butansinda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kubaka, the story of Miracle Corners Rwanda (PART 1 OF 2)
Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) is an international network that empowers youth to become positive agents of change, to improve their lives, and contribute to their communities. MCW serves youth th ..
Hokshila-lazy afternoon jam
Hokshila camping with kids in Ruanda ..
Kubaka, the story of Miracle Corners Rwanda (PART 2 OF 2)
Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) is an international network that empowers youth to become positive agents of change, to improve their lives, and contribute to their communities. MCW serves youth th ..
Gorillas on Mt Sabinyo (Part 2)
Teenager beats his chest ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nyanza, Rwanda
Nyanza (also known as Nyabisindu) is a town located in Nyanza (district) in the Southern Province of Rwanda. The old Royal Palace of the Rwandan monarchy is located in the town of Nyanza. It is now the Rwesero Art Museum. Nyanza was the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1958 to 1962. During the Rwandan Genocide the town of Nyanza was the site of a large massacre of Tutsis and Moderate Hutus
Located at -2.35 29.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Muhanga District
Muhanga is a district (akarere) in Rwanda. Its administrative centre is located in the city of Gitarama.
Located at -2.08 29.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Gitarama
Gitarama is a city in Rwanda.
Located at -2.08 29.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Nyabarongo River
The Nyabarongo (or Nyawarungu) is a major river in Rwanda, part of the upper headwaters of the Nile. The river begins in Nyungwe Forest, at a location considered by some to be the most distant source of the Nile. From this source it follows a course up to the north-western part of the country, then down through the centre to the south-east, eventually forming the main tributary of the Kagera River, which flows into Lake Victoria.
Located at -2.20 29.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre
The Murambi Technical School, now known as the Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre, is situated in the Murambi district in southern Rwanda. It was the site of a massacre during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. When the killings started, Tutsis in the region tried to hide at a local church. However, the bishop and mayor lured them into a trap by sending them to the technical school, claiming that French troops would protect them there. On April 16, 1994, some 65,000 Tutsis ran to the school.
Located at -2.45 29.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
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