Gitarama Population 2026
Gitarama has a population of 87,613, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.6% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,613
Rank in Rwanda
#5
Coordinates
2.07°S, 29.76°E
~1,824 m elevation · Africa/Kigali
Distance to capital (Kigali)
36 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
Cities near Gitarama
FAQ
What is the population of Gitarama?
Gitarama has a population of 87,613 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Rwanda.
What region is Gitarama in?
Gitarama is located in Southern Province, Rwanda.
Is Gitarama the capital of Rwanda?
No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 36 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.