Musanze Population 2026
Musanze has a population of 153,368, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Northern Province. Roughly 1.0% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
153,368
Rank in Rwanda
#3
Coordinates
1.50°S, 29.63°E
~1,849 m elevation · Africa/Kigali
Distance to capital (Kigali)
69 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Province
Cities near Musanze
FAQ
What is the population of Musanze?
Musanze has a population of 153,368 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Rwanda.
What region is Musanze in?
Musanze is located in Northern Province, Rwanda.
Is Musanze the capital of Rwanda?
No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 69 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.