Mukamira Population 2026

Mukamira has a population of 19,021, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,021

Rank in Rwanda

#38

Coordinates

1.61°S, 29.50°E

~2,334 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

73 km

45 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
Kirambo	40,341	#15
Kagano	39,994	#16
Ngororero	38,823	#17
Macuba	33,319	#19
Karengera	32,504	#20

Cities near Mukamira

Kora15,134 people · ~6 km away
Busogo28,264 people · ~8 km away
Mukingo15,695 people · ~10 km away
Musanze153,368 people · ~20 km away
Gisenyi172,357 people · ~29 km away
Ngororero38,823 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mukamira?

Mukamira has a population of 19,021 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Mukamira in?

Mukamira is located in Western Province, Rwanda.

Is Mukamira the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 73 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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