Ruhango

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Ruhango
Sector and town
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Ruhango
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 2°13′57″S29°46′49″E / 2.23250°S 29.78028°E / -2.23250; 29.78028 Coordinates: 2°13′57″S29°46′49″E / 2.23250°S 29.78028°E / -2.23250; 29.78028
Country Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda
Province Southern Province
District Ruhango
Area
   Sector and town94.51 km2 (36.49 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
1,686 m (5,531 ft)
Population
 (2022 census) [2]
   Sector and town75,608
  Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
   Urban
17,051
 (2012 census)
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (not observed)

Ruhango is a sector and town in Southern Province, Rwanda. The town is the capital of the Ruhango District.

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References

  1. "Ruhango, Rwanda Map". Mapcarta . Retrieved 2011-03-23.
  2. Citypopulation.de