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Ruhango, Southern Province, Rwanda – Rwanda Flag

Current Date And Time In Ruhango, Rwanda

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:41:53 CAT
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 21,478
District: Ruhango District

📍 Cities Near To Ruhango


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ruhango in Southern 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 Ruhango.

📍 Ruhango 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 Ruhango from our regional database:

State / RegionSouthern Province
DistrictRuhango District
Total Population21,478
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-2.2246° N
Center Longitude29.7909° E
Elevation1,703 m (5,588 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Southern Province#6 of 10
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Butare Butare26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Gikongoro Gikongoro22 36 19
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gitarama Gitarama11 17 9
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gitesi Gitesi28 45 24
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kigali Kigali27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kirundo Kirundo33 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mabanza Mabanza29 47 25
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mugina Mugina13 21 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Muhanga Muhanga15 24 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ndera Ndera32 52 28
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ngororero Ngororero27 44 24
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nyamata Nyamata24 39 21
East (E)
National Flag Of Nyanza Nyanza9 15 8
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Ruhango


States and regions closest to Southern Province (home state of Ruhango), 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 Bubanza39 63 34
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie58 94 51
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural68 110 59
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi96 155 84
South (S)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo80 129 69
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke41 66 36
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province78 126 68
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega64 103 56
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kagera Kagera144 231 125
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi54 87 47
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ruhango


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ruhango (You)Southern Province21,478
NyanzaSouthern Province32,01614.8SSW
GitaramaSouthern Province87,61317.1NNW
MuginaSouthern Province18,58621.3NE
MuhangaSouthern Province82,79724.3NNW
RuhuhaEastern Province5,84230.3ESE
Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKOSouthern Province3,00032.1N
GikongoroSouthern Province21,02935.9SW
Kamuhanda / RuyenziSouthern Province16,36935.9NE
NzegaSouthern Province33,83238.5SW
NyamataEastern Province21,50939.4E

🏆 Southern Province City Rankings

How does Ruhango rank within Southern 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 Ruhango appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gitarama87,613
Muhanga82,797
Butare62,823
Nzega33,832
Nyanza32,016
Ruhango ⭐21,478
Gikongoro21,029
Mugina18,586
Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi16,369
Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO3,000

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGL
48 km (30 mi) from Ruhango
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 Southern Province Cities
Ruhango ranks #6 of 10 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ruhango Sits on the Map

Ruhango sits inside Southern Province, Rwanda and ranks #6 of 10 cities in Southern 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 Ruhango 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 Ruhango 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 Ruhango and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ruhango against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Southern Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ruhango: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ruhango

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Ruhango?

See the Cities Near To Ruhango 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 Southern Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Ruhango to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Ruhango ranks #6 of 10 cities in Southern 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 Ruhango?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ruhango is Kigali International Airport (KGL), about 48 km (30 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.