Bugarama Population 2026

Bugarama has a population of 31,086, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.2% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,086

Rank in Rwanda

#22

Coordinates

2.69°S, 29.01°E

~975 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

143 km

89 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Gisenyi	172,357	#2
Kibuye	48,024	#8
Cyangugu	43,866	#11
Kirambo	40,341	#15
Kagano	39,994	#16
Ngororero	38,823	#17
Macuba	33,319	#19
Karengera	32,504	#20

Cities near Bugarama

Karengera32,504 people · ~20 km away
Cyangugu43,866 people · ~26 km away
Bushekeri29,680 people · ~32 km away
Shangi28,064 people · ~32 km away
Nyabitekeli29,293 people · ~38 km away
Cyato26,996 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bugarama?

Bugarama has a population of 31,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Bugarama in?

Bugarama is located in Western Province, Rwanda.

Is Bugarama the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 143 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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