City of Kigali
Rwanda’s capital province: three districts, 1.7 million people, the main zone and the airport.
1,745,555 People in the City of Kigali, 2022 census
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Regions
Provinces and Districts of Rwanda
The City of Kigali, the four provinces, the 30 districts and the cities where investors set up.
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The City of Kigali and the four provinces
Point at a province for a preview, or at a city for its guide. Each province page covers its districts, towns, economic zones and land.
Regions
Provinces and Districts
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Northern Province
Five districts, Musanze, the volcanoes and the road to Uganda.
2,038,511 People in the Northern Province, 2022 census
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Southern Province
Eight districts, Huye and Muhanga, the university town and the road south.
3,002,699 People in the Southern Province, 2022 census
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Eastern Province
Seven districts, the new Bugesera airport, Akagera and the borders with Tanzania and Uganda.
3,563,145 People in the Eastern Province, 2022 census
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Western Province
Seven districts on Lake Kivu, Rubavu and Rusizi, and the border with the DRC.
2,896,484 People in the Western Province, 2022 census
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District map
All 30 districts on one map, with population, unemployment and pay.
30 Districts
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Cities and towns
Kigali, the six secondary cities and the other district towns.
6 Secondary cities chosen as poles of growth
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National parks
Volcanoes, Akagera, Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura: areas, permits and revenue.
4 National parks
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Lake Kivu
Ports, methane power, the shoreline rule and the five lake districts.
2,730 km² Surface area of the lake, shared with the DRC
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UNESCO sites
Nyungwe National Park and the four memorial sites, both inscribed in 2023.
2 World Heritage sites, both inscribed in 2023
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Border crossings
The 19 land border posts, the main freight crossings and their status in 2026.
19 Land border posts
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Airports
Kigali International, the new Bugesera airport and the regional airports.
3 Airports, plus three airstrips
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Tourist sites
National museums, lakes, the Congo Nile Trail and caves, on one map.
8 National museums, in 7 districts
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4 guides
National parks
5 guides
UNESCO sites
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Rwanda and Other African Countries: People and Land
Population, land and age in Rwanda and five other African countries, from the World Bank.
| Measure | Rwanda | Kenya | Ethiopia | Ghana | Morocco | Botswana |
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| Population, 20251 | 14,569,341 | 57,532,493 | 135,472,051 | 35,064,272 | 38,430,770 | 2,562,122 |
| Land and water area, 20242 | 26,340 km² | 591,970 km² | 1,129,819 km² | 238,539 km² | 446,550 km² | 581,730 km² |
| People per square kilometre of land, 20243 | 599.9 | 97.2 | 117.7 | 151.3 | 85.3 | 4.4 |
| Population growth, 20254 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Aged 0 to 14, share of people, 20255 | 37.0% | 36.3% | 38.8% | 35.4% | 25.2% | 32.0% |
| Life expectancy at birth, years, 20246 | 68.0 | 63.8 | 67.6 | 65.7 | 75.5 | 69.3 |
- World Bank: population, total
- World Bank: surface area (sq. km)
- World Bank: population density (people per sq. km of land area)
- World Bank: population growth (annual %)
- World Bank: population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
- World Bank: life expectancy at birth, total (years)
Checked: November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Rwanda divided?
Rwanda is divided into the City of Kigali and four provinces: Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western. They contain 30 districts, 416 sectors and 2,148 cells.
Which is Rwanda’s most populous province?
The Eastern Province, with 3,563,145 people at the 2022 census, followed by the Southern Province with 3,002,699. The City of Kigali had 1,745,555 people and is the most densely populated, with 2,401 people per km².
Which are Rwanda’s secondary cities?
The government chose six secondary cities as poles of growth: Musanze, Rubavu, Huye, Muhanga, Rusizi and Nyagatare. Rubavu has the highest urban share outside Kigali, at 53.9%.
How many national parks does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has four national parks: Volcanoes, Akagera, Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura. They recorded 155,394 visits and USD 40.8 million of revenue in 2025, and Nyungwe is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Lawyers, accountants, office landlords and recruiters, listed in the InvestRwanda.com directory by province and district.