Gisenyi

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Gisenyi
City
Lake Kivu beach at Gisenyi
Lake Kivu beach at Gisenyi
Gisenyi is located in Rwanda
Gisenyi
Gisenyi
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°42′S 29°15′E / 1.700°S 29.250°E / -1.700; 29.250
Country Rwanda
Admin. ProvinceWestern Province
DistrictRubavu
Area
 • Total11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,481 m (4,859 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total270,000
 • Density25,000/km2 (64,000/sq mi)
ClimateAw

Gisenyi is the second largest city in Rwanda. It is in the Western Province. It is on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gisenyi is on the northern shore of Lake Kivu. It has many hotels and three sandy beaches. The area is also known for water sports.

References[change | change source]

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of the major cities in Rwanda