Where is Gisenyi?
Gisenyi is a city in Western Province, Rwanda. Its population is about 172,357 inhabitants. It is located near Kigali (93 km) and Bukavu (99 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gisenyi located?
Gisenyi is a city in Western Province, Rwanda, located at 1.7028°S, 29.2564°E.
Which country is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi is in Rwanda.
What is the population of Gisenyi?
The population of Gisenyi is approximately 172,357 inhabitants.
What region is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi is located in the Western Province region of Rwanda.
How far is Gisenyi from Kigali?
Gisenyi is approximately 93 km from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
What time zone is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi is in the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What are the coordinates of Gisenyi?
The geographic coordinates of Gisenyi are 1.7028°S, 29.2564°E.
What cities are near Gisenyi?
Cities near Gisenyi include: Kigali, Bukavu, Bujumbura, Goma.
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