Mugina Population 2026

Mugina has a population of 18,586, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,586

Rank in Rwanda

#39

Coordinates

2.11°S, 29.94°E

~1,526 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

22 km

14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southern Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Gitarama	87,613	#5
Muhanga	82,797	#6
Butare	62,823	#7
Nzega	33,832	#18
Nyanza	32,016	#21
Ruhango	21,478	#35
Gikongoro	21,029	#36
Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi	16,369	#42

Cities near Mugina

Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369 people · ~16 km away
Gitarama87,613 people · ~21 km away
Ruhango21,478 people · ~21 km away
Kigali1,132,686 people · ~22 km away
Nyamata21,509 people · ~25 km away
Muhanga82,797 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mugina?

Mugina has a population of 18,586 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Mugina in?

Mugina is located in Southern Province, Rwanda.

Is Mugina the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 22 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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