Karengera Population 2026
Karengera has a population of 32,504, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.2% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,504
Rank in Rwanda
#20
Coordinates
2.52°S, 29.03°E
~1,581 m elevation · Africa/Kigali
Distance to capital (Kigali)
130 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Province
Cities near Karengera
FAQ
What is the population of Karengera?
Karengera has a population of 32,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Rwanda.
What region is Karengera in?
Karengera is located in Western Province, Rwanda.
Is Karengera the capital of Rwanda?
No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 130 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.