Cyangugu Population 2026

Cyangugu has a population of 43,866, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.3% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,866

Rank in Rwanda

#11

Coordinates

2.48°S, 28.91°E

~1,582 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

141 km

88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Gisenyi	172,357	#2
Kibuye	48,024	#8
Kirambo	40,341	#15
Kagano	39,994	#16
Ngororero	38,823	#17
Macuba	33,319	#19
Karengera	32,504	#20
Bugarama	31,086	#22

Cities near Cyangugu

Shangi28,064 people · ~14 km away
Karengera32,504 people · ~14 km away
Nyabitekeli29,293 people · ~20 km away
Bushekeri29,680 people · ~22 km away
Bugarama31,086 people · ~26 km away
Kagano39,994 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cyangugu?

Cyangugu has a population of 43,866 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Cyangugu in?

Cyangugu is located in Western Province, Rwanda.

Is Cyangugu the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 141 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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