Rwanda is located in the Southern Africa region at latitude -1.940278 and longitude 29.873888 and is part of the African continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
1° 56' 25.00'' S
29° 52' 26.00'' E
You can see the location of Rwanda on the world map below:
Rwanda on the World Map
Rwanda Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Rwanda (RW) are:
- Burundi (BI)
- Congo (the Democratic Republic of the) (CD)
- Tanzania (the United Republic of) (TZ)
- Uganda (UG)
Rwanda is a landlocked country, which means it does not have direct access to the open ocean.
Rwanda Key Facts
| Country | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: -1.940278 Longitude: 29.873888 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: RW Alpha 3: RWA |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇷🇼 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +250 |
| Capital city | Kigali |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Africa Southern Africa |
| Country Area | 26,338 sq km |
| Population 2024 |
14,256,567 World Rank: 76 |
| Median Age | 19 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 |
| Major languages | Kinyarwanda (official, universal Bantu vernacular) 93.2%, French (official) <.1, English (official) <.1, Swahili/Kiswahili (official, used in commercial centers) <.1, more than one language, other 6.3%, unspecified 0.3% (2002 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .rw |
| Biggest Airport | Kigali International Airport (KGL) |
| Average temperature |
17.85 °C 64.13 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 1 town council 4 provinces |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Rwanda Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Low income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Currency | Rwandan Franc (RWF) |
| GDP in 2024 |
$14.3 (billions of USD) World Rank: 144 |
| GDP per capita in 2024 |
$1,000 World Rank: 195 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Agriculture, manufacturing, energy, services |
| Top 5 Import Countries | China, United Arab Emirates, India, Belgium, Kenya |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United Arab Emirates, China, Kenya, Belgium, India |
Biggest Cities in Rwanda
Here are the largest cities in Rwanda based on 2024 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Kigali | 1,132,686 |
| Gisenyi | 172,357 |
| Ruhengeri | 153,368 |
| Nyagatare | 100,000 |
| Gitarama | 87,613 |
| Muhanga | 82,797 |
| Butare | 62,823 |
| Kibuye | 48,024 |
| Rwamagana | 47,203 |
| Kibungo | 46,240 |
Map of Rwanda with the Largest Cities
- Rwanda Location on Map with Flag Pin — © hyotographics/Sutterstock