Gatuna is a small settlement in Cyumba in northern Rwanda. It is located at the northern border adjacent to the town of Katuna, in neighboring Uganda.
Overview
Gatuna is the busiest border crossing in
Rwanda. It handles most of Rwanda's imports and exports, since most Rwandan imports and exports via the coast pass through
Uganda. The border at Gatuna and Katuna is open 24 hours a day.
Location
Gatuna is located in
Gicumbi District, Northern Province, at the border with the Republic of Uganda. Its location is about , by road, north of
Kigali,
Rwanda's
capital city and largest city.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the settlements limits or close to the edges of the settlement:
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Offices of Gatuna Town Council
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Gatuna Central Market
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The International Border Crossing between Rwanda and Uganda - The border crossing is open 24 hours daily.
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A branch of the Bank of Kigali
See also
