Rwamagana Population 2026

Rwamagana has a population of 47,203, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,203

Rank in Rwanda

Coordinates

1.95°S, 30.43°E

~1,537 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

42 km

26 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Nyagatare	100,000	#4
Kibungo	46,240	#10
Kayonza	27,059	#29
Nyamata	21,509	#34
Umutara	18,038	#40
Bugaragara	15,732	#43

Cities near Rwamagana

Kayonza27,059 people · ~10 km away
Kibungo46,240 people · ~26 km away
Ndera41,764 people · ~29 km away
Kigali1,132,686 people · ~42 km away
Nyamata21,509 people · ~43 km away
Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rwamagana?

Rwamagana has a population of 47,203 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Rwamagana in?

Rwamagana is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

Is Rwamagana the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 42 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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