Nyamata Population 2026

Nyamata has a population of 21,509, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,509

Rank in Rwanda

#34

Coordinates

2.20°S, 30.14°E

~1,475 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

30 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Nyagatare	100,000	#4
Rwamagana	47,203	#9
Kibungo	46,240	#10
Kayonza	27,059	#29
Umutara	18,038	#40
Bugaragara	15,732	#43

Cities near Nyamata

Mugina18,586 people · ~25 km away
Ndera41,764 people · ~28 km away
Kigali1,132,686 people · ~30 km away
Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369 people · ~32 km away
Ruhango21,478 people · ~39 km away
Rwamagana47,203 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nyamata?

Nyamata has a population of 21,509 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Nyamata in?

Nyamata is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

Is Nyamata the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 30 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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