
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nyagatare, a city in Eastern Province, Rwanda in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Nyagatare — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Nyagatare | |
| District / County | Nyagatare District | |
| State | Eastern Province | |
| Country | Rwanda | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 100,000 | |
| Area | 40.00 km² (15.44 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Province | #1 of 9 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Rwandan Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | RWF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +250 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .rw | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,342 | |
| In Feet | 4,403 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -1.3 | |
| Longitude | 30.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.295° S 30.323° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 17' 43" S 30° 19' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 17.71' S 30° 19.36' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Province Capital | 74 km South of Rwamagana | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rubaare, Uganda (27 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kigali |
Nyagatare is a city situated in Eastern Province, Rwanda, within Africa. It falls under Nyagatare District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nyagatare as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Eastern Province
The latitude and longitude of Nyagatare pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,342 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nyagatare on the map
Nyagatare runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Nyagatare run on Rwandan Franc (RWF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Nyagatare exchange rates
To ring a number in Nyagatare from outside Rwanda, dial +250 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Nyagatare and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Nyagatare ranks #1 of 9 cities in Eastern Province. It lies about 74 km South of Rwamagana, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Province market. › Cities near Nyagatare
Nyagatare has a recorded population of approximately 100,000 people. That places it #1 of 9 cities with population data in Eastern Province. Browse more cities in Eastern Province for comparison.
Nyagatare spans approximately 40.00 square kilometers (15.44 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Nyagatare sits within Nyagatare District, is part of Eastern Province in Rwanda. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Nyagatare keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 06:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Nyagatare price in Rwandan franc (RWF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Nyagatare currency page.
Nyagatare is about 74 km South of Rwamagana, the capital of Eastern Province. See cities near Nyagatare for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Nyagatare lands you closest to Rubaare, Uganda, about 27 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nyagatare sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.