Byumba is a city in northern Rwanda, and is the capital of Gicumbi District. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali.[1] This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.[2]
Byumba | |
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 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Byumba | |
  Byumba Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 1°34′34″S 30°04′03″E / 1.57611°S 30.06750°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Admin. Province | Northern Province |
| District | Gicumbi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,237 m (7,339 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 70,593 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Population edit
As of 2012[update], the human population in Byumba was estimated at 75,463.
Economic activity edit
Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR), maintains a branch in Byumba.
Education edit
Notable people edit
- Marie Béatrice Umutesi, writer
- Donald Kaberuka, economist
- Emanuel Tuyishimire , professional soccer scout , technical director , entrepreneur, investor , international business brokerage. business advisor to David Njoku , Terrence Howard.