Macuba Population 2026

Macuba has a population of 33,319, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.2% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

KigaliMacuba
Location of Macuba (capital Kigali shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
33,319
Rank in Rwanda
#19
Coordinates
2.29°S, 29.19°E
~1,613 m elevation · Africa/Kigali
Distance to capital (Kigali)
104 km
65 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Province

CityPopulationRank in Rwanda
Gisenyi172,357#2
Kibuye48,024#8
Cyangugu43,866#11
Kirambo40,341#15
Kagano39,994#16
Ngororero38,823#17
Karengera32,504#20
Bugarama31,086#22

Cities near Macuba

  • Kirambo40,341 people · ~6 km away
  • Karambi29,726 people · ~7 km away
  • Gihombo29,843 people · ~10 km away
  • Cyato26,996 people · ~10 km away
  • Kagano39,994 people · ~12 km away
  • Bushekeri29,680 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Macuba?
Macuba has a population of 33,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Rwanda.
What region is Macuba in?
Macuba is located in Western Province, Rwanda.
Is Macuba the capital of Rwanda?
No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 104 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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