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Rutarabana Destination Guide
Delve into Rutarabana in Rwanda
Rutarabana in the region of Southern Province is a city in Rwanda - some 33 mi or ( 54 km ) South-West of Kigali , the country's capital .
Current time in Rutarabana is now 04:21 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabora, Mwanza, Kigoma, Muyunzwe, and Kigali. While being here, make sure to check out Tabora . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rutarabana ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Hokshila-lazy afternoon jam
Hokshila camping with kids in Ruanda ..
Gorillas on Mt Sabinyo (Part 2)
Teenager beats his chest ..
HTMI mission Uganda 2009
Dave, Richard and Suse in South West Uganda ..
Crossbriege Rwanda Feb 2012
Crossbridge Community Church goes on a medical mission trip to go Rwanda Feb. 2012 with Africa New Life Ministries ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nyanza, Rwanda
Nyanza (also known as Nyabisindu) is a town located in Nyanza (district) in the Southern Province of Rwanda. The old Royal Palace of the Rwandan monarchy is located in the town of Nyanza. It is now the Rwesero Art Museum. Nyanza was the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1958 to 1962. During the Rwandan Genocide the town of Nyanza was the site of a large massacre of Tutsis and Moderate Hutus
Located at -2.35 29.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Nyabarongo River
The Nyabarongo (or Nyawarungu) is a major river in Rwanda, part of the upper headwaters of the Nile. The river begins in Nyungwe Forest, at a location considered by some to be the most distant source of the Nile. From this source it follows a course up to the north-western part of the country, then down through the centre to the south-east, eventually forming the main tributary of the Kagera River, which flows into Lake Victoria.
Located at -2.20 29.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Muhanga District
Muhanga is a district (akarere) in Rwanda. Its administrative centre is located in the city of Gitarama.
Located at -2.08 29.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Gitarama
Gitarama is a city in Rwanda.
Located at -2.08 29.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre
The Murambi Technical School, now known as the Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre, is situated in the Murambi district in southern Rwanda. It was the site of a massacre during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. When the killings started, Tutsis in the region tried to hide at a local church. However, the bishop and mayor lured them into a trap by sending them to the technical school, claiming that French troops would protect them there. On April 16, 1994, some 65,000 Tutsis ran to the school.
Located at -2.45 29.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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