Shyorongi Population 2026

Shyorongi has a population of 43,744, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Northern Province. Roughly 0.3% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,744

Rank in Rwanda

#12

Coordinates

1.85°S, 29.96°E

~1,937 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

15 km

9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Province

City	Population	Rank in Rwanda
Musanze	153,368	#3
Byumba	43,134	#13
Busogo	28,264	#27
Mukingo	15,695	#44

Cities near Shyorongi

Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369 people · ~13 km away
Kigali1,132,686 people · ~15 km away
Ndera41,764 people · ~25 km away
Mugina18,586 people · ~28 km away
Byumba43,134 people · ~33 km away
Gitarama87,613 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shyorongi?

Shyorongi has a population of 43,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Shyorongi in?

Shyorongi is located in Northern Province, Rwanda.

Is Shyorongi the capital of Rwanda?

No, the capital of Rwanda is Kigali, about 15 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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