Gihombo Population 2026
Gihombo has a population of 29,843, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.2% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,843
Rank in Rwanda
#23
Coordinates
2.22°S, 29.23°E
~1,701 m elevation · Africa/Kigali
Distance to capital (Kigali)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Province
Cities near Gihombo
FAQ
What is the population of Gihombo?
Gihombo has a population of 29,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Rwanda.
What region is Gihombo in?
Gihombo is located in Western Province, Rwanda.
Is Gihombo the capital of Rwanda?
No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 96 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.