Kabarondo | |
|---|---|
Town and sector | |
  Kabarondo Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 02°00′38″S30°33′27″E / 2.01056°S 30.55750°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| District | Kayonza District |
| Area | |
| • Town and sector | 54.43 km2 (21.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,820 m (5,970 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • Town and sector | 37,839 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 17,907 |
| Climate | Aw |
Kabarondo is a town and sector in the Republic of Rwanda.
Kabarondo is located in Kayonza District, Eastern Province. It is in the southeastern part of Rwanda, along the main road (RN3) from Kigali in Rwanda, to Nyakasanza, in Tanzania. Kabarondo is approximately 83 kilometres (52 mi) by road southeast of Kigali, the capital and largest city of Rwanda. [2] The coordinates of Kabarondo are:2°00'38.0"S, 30°33'27.0"E (Latitude:-2.010556; Longitude:30.557500). [3]
The following points of interest are found in or near Kabarondo:
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