Byumba

Byumba
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Byumba
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Byumba
Byumba is located in Rwanda
Byumba
Byumba
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°34′34″S 30°04′03″E / 1.57611°S 30.06750°E / -1.57611; 30.06750
Country Rwanda
Admin. ProvinceNorthern Province
DistrictGicumbi
Area
 • City and sector48.25 km2 (18.63 sq mi)
Elevation
2,237 m (7,339 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • City and sector43,134
 • Density890/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
 • Urban
19,270
ClimateCfb

Byumba is a city and sector in northern Rwanda and the capital of Gicumbi District. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali.[2] This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.[3]


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