Nyagatare Population 2026
Nyagatare has a population of 100,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.7% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,000
Rank in Rwanda
#4
Coordinates
1.30°S, 30.32°E
~1,342 m elevation · Africa/Kigali
Distance to capital (Kigali)
78 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
Cities near Nyagatare
FAQ
What is the population of Nyagatare?
Nyagatare has a population of 100,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Rwanda.
What region is Nyagatare in?
Nyagatare is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.
Is Nyagatare the capital of Rwanda?
No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 78 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.