Muhanga (former Gitarama, renamed in 2006[2]) is a cityinRwanda, in the Muhanga District, in Southern Province. The city is situated 5,945 feet (1,812 m) above sea level.[3]
Muhanga City
Gitarama
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Central Muhanga
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  Muhanga City Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 2°05′04″S 29°45′10″E / 2.0845197°S 29.7526948°E / -2.0845197; 29.7526948 | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Muhanga District |
| City | Gitarama City Council |
| Elevation | 5,945 ft (1,812 m) |
| Population
(2022 census)[1]
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| • Total | 85,000 |
| Climate | Aw |
Though officially part of the Southern Province, Muhanga is geographically located in central Rwanda, approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) by road southwest of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city.[4] This location lies approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi), north of Kibeho, in Nyaruguru District, the southernmost district in Southern Province.[5] The provincial headquarters at NyanzainNyanza District lie about 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, directly south of Muhanga.[6]
Muhanga is the fourth largest city in Rwanda and the capital and largest metropolitan area in the districtofMuhanga. Due to its geographical location, the city serves as the gateway to the west and south of the country. During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Muhanga was the seat of the provisional government.
The city has many amenities, including the ones listed below:[7]
The 2022 national census put the city's population at 85,000.[1]