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Kirambo, Western Province, Rwanda – Rwanda Flag

Current Date And Time In Kirambo, Rwanda

Friday, 14 August 2026
00:15:42 CAT
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 40,341
District: Nyamasheke District

📍 Cities Near To Kirambo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kirambo in Western 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 Kirambo.

📍 Kirambo 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 Kirambo from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern Province
DistrictNyamasheke District
Total Population40,341
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-2.3155° N
Center Longitude29.1415° E
Elevation1,478 m (4,849 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Western Province#4 of 23
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bugarama Bugarama28 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bukavu Bukavu24 38 21
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bushekeri Bushekeri8 13 7
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bushenge Bushenge14 23 12
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cyangugu Cyangugu20 32 17
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cyato Cyato6 10 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gihombo Gihombo9 15 8
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gitesi Gitesi23 37 20
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kabare Kabare27 44 24
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kagano Kagano4 6 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Karambi Karambi7 11 6
East (E)
National Flag Of Karengera Karengera16 25 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kibuye Kibuye23 36 20
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kirimbi Kirimbi5 8 4
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mabanza Mabanza26 42 23
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Kirambo


States and regions closest to Western Province (home state of Kirambo), 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 Bubanza70 112 61
South (S)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie89 143 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural99 160 86
South (S)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi131 211 114
South (S)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo116 186 100
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke59 95 51
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province79 128 69
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega102 164 89
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kagera Kagera144 232 125
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi92 147 79
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kirambo


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kirambo (You)Western Province40,341
MacubaWestern Province33,3195.7ENE
KaganoWestern Province39,9946.4WSW
KirimbiWestern Province25,6478.3NE
CyatoWestern Province26,9969.8SE
RangiroWestern Province17,96710.1SSE
KarambiWestern Province29,72611.4E
BushekeriWestern Province29,68012.9SSW
NyabitekeliWestern Province29,29313.1WSW
GihomboWestern Province29,84314.9NE
ShangiWestern Province28,06418.0WSW

🏆 Western Province City Rankings

How does Kirambo rank within Western 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 Kirambo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gisenyi172,357
Kibuye48,024
Cyangugu43,866
Kirambo ⭐40,341
Kagano39,994
Ngororero38,823
Macuba33,319
Karengera32,504
Bugarama31,086
Gihombo29,843

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kamembe Airport
IATA: KME
31 km (19 mi) from Kirambo
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 Western Province Cities
Kirambo ranks #4 of 23 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kirambo Sits on the Map

Kirambo sits inside Western Province, Rwanda and ranks #4 of 23 cities in Western 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 Kirambo 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 Kirambo 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 Kirambo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kirambo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kirambo: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kirambo

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Kirambo?

See the Cities Near To Kirambo 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 Western Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Kirambo to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Kirambo ranks #4 of 23 cities in Western 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 Kirambo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kirambo is Kamembe Airport (KME), about 31 km (19 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.