Muhanga (former Gitarama, renamed in 2006[ Elevation of Gitarama, Rwanda. Wolframalpha.com. Retrieved on 2017-06-10.]
Though officially part of the Southern Province, Muhanga is geographically located in central Rwanda, approximately by road southwest of Kigali, Rwanda's capital city and largest city.[ Road Distance Between Kigali And Gitarama With Map. Distancecalculator.globefeed.com. Retrieved on 2017-06-10.] This location lies approximately , north of Kibeho, in Nyaruguru District, the southernmost district in Southern Province.[ Map Showing Muhanga And Kibeho With Distance Marker. Distancecalculator.globefeed.com. Retrieved on 2017-06-10.] The provincial headquarters at Nyanza in Nyanza District lie about , by road, directly south of Muhanga.[ Road Distance Between Muhanga And Nyanza With Map. Distancecalculator.globefeed.com. Retrieved on 2017-06-10.]
Overview
Muhanga is the fourth-largest city in Rwanda and the capital and largest metropolitan area in the district of
Muhanga District. Due to its geographical location, the city serves as the gateway to the west and south of the country. During the 1994
Rwandan genocide, Muhanga was the seat of the provisional government.
Amenities
The city has many amenities, including the ones listed below:
[ Major Points of Interest In Gitarama. Maps.google.com. Retrieved on 2017-06-10.]
- Administration and public safety
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The offices of Muhanga District Administration
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The offices of Muhanga District Council
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The offices of Gitarama City Council
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Gitarama Police Station
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Gitarama City Jail
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Muhanga District Prison
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Muhanga High Court Building
- Educational institutions
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St. Leon Minor Seminary, Kabgayi
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Kabgayi Major Seminary
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St. Joseph Primary School
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St. Joseph Secondary School
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St. Elizabeth Nurses & Midwives College
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Kabgayi Technical College
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Kabgayi Catholic Institute
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Catholic University of Rwanda
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Gitarama Adventist Secondary School
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St. Marie-Reine Secondary School
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Groupe Scolaire de Nyabikenke
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College de Karambi
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College Adventiste de Gitwe
- Public services
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Kabgayi Hospital
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Gitarama Regional Stadium
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Gitarama Bus Station
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Muhanga Cultural Center
- Economy
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Muhanga Farmers' Market
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A branch of Inkingi Microfinance Limited
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Three branches of Bank of Kigali
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A branch of Ecobank
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A branch of Fina Bank Rwanda
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A branch of Banque Populaire du Rwanda SA
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Zipline delivers supplies from Muhanga to medical centres around the area using drones
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Idembe Heritage: Restaurant, accommodation and Rural life experiences
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Hotel Splendid, a private hospitality establishment.
[Schlumpf, Heidi. (2011-08-08) Hotel Splendid Best Taxpayer In Muhanga District. Ncronline.org. Retrieved on 2017-06-10.]
- Religion
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Kabgayi Minor Basilica
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St. Andrew's Pastoral Center
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Muhanga Zion Temple
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St. Andrew's Church
Population
The 2022 national census put the city's population at 85,000.
Notable people
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Dominique Mbonyumutwa
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Tatiana Mukakibibi
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Godeliève Mukasarasi
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Fred Rwigyema
See also
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Districts of Rwanda
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Provinces of Rwanda
