Bugaragara Population 2026

Bugaragara has a population of 15,732, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bugaragara (capital Kigali shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,732

Rank in Rwanda

#43

Coordinates

1.29°S, 30.41°E

~1,388 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

83 km

52 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Nyagatare	100,000	#4
Rwamagana	47,203	#9
Kibungo	46,240	#10
Kayonza	27,059	#29
Nyamata	21,509	#34
Umutara	18,038	#40

Cities near Bugaragara

Umutara18,038 people · ~9 km away
Nyagatare100,000 people · ~9 km away
Byumba43,134 people · ~49 km away
Rwamagana47,203 people · ~73 km away
Kayonza27,059 people · ~74 km away
Ndera41,764 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bugaragara?

Bugaragara has a population of 15,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Bugaragara in?

Bugaragara is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

Is Bugaragara the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 83 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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