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Shyorongi, Northern Province, Rwanda – Rwanda Flag

Current Date And Time In Shyorongi, Rwanda

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:28:59 CAT
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 43,744
District: Rulindo District

📍 Cities Near To Shyorongi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Shyorongi in Northern 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 Shyorongi.

📍 Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Province
DistrictRulindo District
Total Population43,744
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-1.8544° N
Center Longitude29.9624° E
Elevation1,937 m (6,355 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Northern Province#2 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Byumba Byumba21 33 18
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO12 20 11
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gitarama Gitarama21 33 18
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi8 13 7
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kigali Kigali9 15 8
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mugina Mugina17 28 15
South (S)
National Flag Of Muhanga Muhanga21 34 18
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Musanze Musanze33 54 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ndera Ndera16 25 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ngororero Ngororero23 37 20
West (W)
National Flag Of Nyamata Nyamata27 44 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ruhango Ruhango28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Shyorongi


States and regions closest to Northern Province (home state of Shyorongi), 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 Bubanza104 168 90
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie123 198 107
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural133 214 115
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo117 189 102
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke101 163 88
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province39 63 34
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega122 197 106
South (S)
National Flag Of Kagera Kagera99 159 86
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi102 164 88
South (S)
National Flag Of Kayanza Kayanza89 144 78
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Shyorongi


Countries bordering or closest to Rwanda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Shyorongi'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 Shyorongi. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Province, Rwanda.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Shyorongi (You)Northern Province43,744
Kamuhanda / RuyenziSouthern Province16,36912.6SSE
KigaliKigali1,132,68615.1SE
Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKOSouthern Province3,00019.6WSW
NderaKigali41,76425.4ESE
MuginaSouthern Province18,58628.0S
ByumbaNorthern Province43,13433.1NNE
GitaramaSouthern Province87,61333.5SW
MuhangaSouthern Province82,79734.0WSW
NgororeroWestern Province38,82337.5W
NyamataEastern Province21,50943.9SSE

🏆 Northern Province City Rankings

How does Shyorongi rank within Northern 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 Shyorongi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Musanze153,368
Shyorongi ⭐43,744
Byumba43,134
Busogo28,264
Mukingo15,695
Kinigi14,523

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGL
23 km (15 mi) from Shyorongi
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 Northern Province Cities
Shyorongi ranks #2 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Shyorongi Sits on the Map

Shyorongi sits inside Northern Province, Rwanda and ranks #2 of 6 cities in Northern 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 Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Shyorongi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Shyorongi: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Shyorongi and the countries closest to Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi, 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 Shyorongi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Shyorongi

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Shyorongi MapView the Shyorongi map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Shyorongi Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Northern Province OverviewExplore the Northern 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 Shyorongi

Which cities are closest to Shyorongi?

See the Cities Near To Shyorongi 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 Northern Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Shyorongi to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi 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 Shyorongi?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Shyorongi. 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 Northern Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Shyorongi ranks #2 of 6 cities in Northern 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 Shyorongi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Shyorongi is Kigali International Airport (KGL), about 23 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.