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Nyamata, Eastern Province, Rwanda – Rwanda Flag

Current Date And Time In Nyamata, Rwanda

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:02:14 CAT
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 21,509
District: Bugesera District

📍 Cities Near To Nyamata


Find cities, states and countries closest to Nyamata in Eastern Province, Rwanda with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Nyamata.

📍 Nyamata Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Nyamata from our regional database:

State / RegionEastern Province
DistrictBugesera District
Total Population21,509
Land Area95.00 km²
Population Density226.41 / km²
Center Latitude-2.2042° N
Center Longitude30.1449° E
Elevation1,475 m (4,839 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Eastern Province#5 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bwambarangwe Bwambarangwe29 47 25
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO30 48 26
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gahini Gahini34 55 30
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gitarama Gitarama28 45 25
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Giteranyi Giteranyi29 47 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi20 32 17
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kayonza Kayonza31 50 27
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kibungo Kibungo28 44 24
East (E)
National Flag Of Kigali Kigali19 30 16
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kirundo Kirundo26 43 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Mugina Mugina16 25 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ndera Ndera18 28 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Nyanza Nyanza29 47 25
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ruhango Ruhango24 39 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Ruhuha Ruhuha9 15 8
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Nyamata


States and regions closest to Eastern Province (home state of Nyamata), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza115 185 100
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie132 212 115
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural140 226 122
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo100 160 86
South (S)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke119 192 104
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Geita Geita146 234 126
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega119 192 103
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kagera Kagera66 106 57
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi93 150 81
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kayanza Kayanza97 155 84
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Nyamata


Countries bordering or closest to Rwanda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nyamata's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola1,042 1,677 905
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi99 159 86
South (S)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic854 1,374 741
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,140 1,835 990
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo578 931 502
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,291 2,078 1,121
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia1,059 1,704 919
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya570 918 495
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi838 1,349 728
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo977 1,573 849
West (W)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Nyamata. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Nyamata (You)Eastern Province21,509
RuhuhaEastern Province5,84215.2SW
MuginaSouthern Province18,58625.1WNW
NderaKigali41,76428.5N
KigaliKigali1,132,68629.8NNW
Kamuhanda / RuyenziSouthern Province16,36931.9NW
RuhangoSouthern Province21,47839.4W
KirundoKirundo15,51142.6S
RwamaganaEastern Province47,20342.9NE
ShyorongiNorthern Province43,74443.9NNW
KibungoEastern Province46,24044.5E

🏆 Eastern Province City Rankings

How does Nyamata rank within Eastern Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Nyamata appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Nyagatare100,000
Rwamagana47,203
Kibungo46,240
Kayonza27,059
Nyamata ⭐21,509
Umutara18,038
Bugaragara15,732
Gahini7,917
Ruhuha5,842

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Gahini201.70
Nyamata ⭐95.00
Nyagatare40.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Nyagatare2,500.00
Nyamata ⭐226.41
Gahini39.25
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGL
26 km (16 mi) from Nyamata
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Eastern Province Cities
Nyamata ranks #5 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Nyamata? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Nyamata Sits on the Map

Nyamata sits inside Eastern Province, Rwanda and ranks #5 of 9 cities in Eastern Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Nyamata to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Nyamata outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Nyamata and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Nyamata against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Eastern Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Nyamata: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Nyamata and the countries closest to Nyamata by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Rwanda. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Nyamata, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Nyamata at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Nyamata

If you're stringing together stops in Eastern Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nyamata — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Nyamata MapView the Nyamata map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Nyamata Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Eastern Province OverviewExplore the Eastern Province state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Rwanda Country DataGet complete Rwanda data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Nyamata

Which cities are closest to Nyamata?

See the Cities Near To Nyamata table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Eastern Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Nyamata to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Nyamata and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Nyamata map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Nyamata will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Nyamata to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Nyamata?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Nyamata. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Eastern Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Nyamata compare in size to the cities near it?

Nyamata ranks #5 of 9 cities in Eastern Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Nyamata?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nyamata is Kigali International Airport (KGL), about 26 km (16 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.