Kigali, Kigali
Kigali: This major Rwandan city is located in the center of the country.
About
Quick Facts about Kigali
| Population | 745,261 |
| Country | German East Africa, Rwanda |
| State | Kigali (Rwanda) |
| County | Nyarugenge District |
| Twitter username | CityofKigali |
| Area | 730 km2 |
| Official name | Kigali |
| Latitude & Longitude | -1.9500,30.0589 |
| Altitude | 5,141 feet / 1567 meters |
| Capital city | Kigali is capital of Kigali province, Rwanda |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 11:02:33 (23rd April 2026) |
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Geography
Kigali is located at 1°56'60"S 30°3'32"E (-1.9499500, 30.0588500).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,132,686 | - | |
| 2019 | 745,261 | -51.99% |
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