Kirambo Population 2026

Kirambo has a population of 40,341, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.3% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,341

Rank in Rwanda

#15

Coordinates

2.32°S, 29.14°E

~1,478 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

110 km

68 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
Kagano	39,994	#16
Ngororero	38,823	#17
Macuba	33,319	#19
Karengera	32,504	#20
Bugarama	31,086	#22

Cities near Kirambo

Macuba33,319 people · ~6 km away
Kagano39,994 people · ~6 km away
Cyato26,996 people · ~10 km away
Karambi29,726 people · ~11 km away
Bushekeri29,680 people · ~13 km away
Nyabitekeli29,293 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kirambo?

Kirambo has a population of 40,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Kirambo in?

Kirambo is located in Western Province, Rwanda.

Is Kirambo the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 110 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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