Rutana

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Rutana
Location in Burundi
Coordinates: 3°55′S30°00′E / 3.917°S 30.000°E / -3.917; 30.000
Country Flag of Burundi.svg Burundi
Province Rutana Province
Elevation
1,719 m (5,640 ft)
Population
 (2012) [1]
  Total23,654
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Location of Rutana in Burundi

Rutana is a town in southern Burundi. It lies west of Mount Kikizi, one of the highest mountains in the nation. The Kagera Falls lie near the town. It is the capital of Rutana Province, one of the 18 provinces of Burundi.

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References

  1. "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.