Byumba

Byumba is a city in northern Rwanda, and is 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. This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.

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
CountryByumba Rwanda
Admin. ProvinceNorthern Province
DistrictGicumbi
Area
 • Total48 km2 (19 sq mi)
Elevation
2,237 m (7,339 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total70,593
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
ClimateCfb

Population

As of 2012, the human population in Byumba was estimated at 75,463.

Economic activity

Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR), maintains a branch in Byumba.

Education

  • University of Technology and Arts at Byumba (UTAB)

Notable people

  • Marie Béatrice Umutesi, writer
  • Donald Kaberuka, economist
  • Emanuel Tuyishimire , professional soccer scout , technical director , entrepreneur, investor , international business brokerage. business advisor to David Njoku , Terrence Howard.

https://www.proconnectsoccer.com/news/proconnect-soccer-is-proud-to-introduce-emanuel-tuyishimire-as-its-newest-scout

References

1°34′34″S 30°04′03″E / 1.57611°S 30.06750°E / -1.57611; 30.06750

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