Gatuna | |
|---|---|
  Gatuna Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 01°26′06″S30°01′16″E / 1.43500°S 30.02111°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Burera District |
| Elevation | 5,970 ft (1,820 m) |
| Population (August 2012 (Estimate)) | |
| • Total | 41,000 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Gatuna town is a town in northern Rwanda. It is a border town that sits across from the town of Katuna, in neighboring Uganda.
Gatuna is the busiest border crossing in Rwanda. It handles most of Rwanda's imports and exports, since most Rwandan imports and exports via the coast pass through Uganda. Due to increasing commercial and tourist traffic, Gatuna is a fast-growing town. The border at Gatuna and Katuna is open 24 hours a day. [1] [2]
Gatuna is located in Gicumbi District, Northern Province, at the border with the Republic of Uganda. Its location is about 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, north of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city. [3]
The population of Gatuna is around 41,000 people[ citation needed ]
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
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