Umutara Population 2026

Umutara has a population of 18,038, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇷🇼 Rwanda, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.1% of Rwanda's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Kigali, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,038

Rank in Rwanda

#40

Coordinates

1.30°S, 30.32°E

~1,343 m elevation · Africa/Kigali

Distance to capital (Kigali)

78 km

48 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
Nyamata	21,509	#34
Bugaragara	15,732	#43

Cities near Umutara

Nyagatare100,000 people · ~0 km away
Bugaragara15,732 people · ~9 km away
Byumba43,134 people · ~42 km away
Rwamagana47,203 people · ~74 km away
Shyorongi43,744 people · ~74 km away
Ndera41,764 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Umutara?

Umutara has a population of 18,038 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Rwanda.

What region is Umutara in?

Umutara is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

Is Umutara 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.

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