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Delve into Gikenke in Rwanda
Gikenke in the region of Eastern Province is a city in Rwanda - some 46 mi or ( 75 km ) South-East of Kigali , the country's capital .
Current time in Gikenke is now 09:49 AM (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, Ngara, Mwanza, Musoma, and Kigoma. While being here, make sure to check out Tabora . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gikenke ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Rusumo (district)
Rusumo is a district (akarere) of the Rwandan province of Kibungo. Population: 149,643 (2002 figures); area: 601 square kilometers. It is separated from Tanzania by the Kagera River, which is distinguished by the Rusumo Falls.
Located at -2.27 30.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Kibungo
Kibungo is a city in Ngoma district in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, and was the capital of the now defunct Kibungo Province.
Located at -2.18 30.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Kirehe District
Kirehe is a district (akarere) in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Kirehe town (which is usually known as Rusumo, being the major settlement of the former Rusumo district).
Located at -2.25 30.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Rurubu River
The Ruvubu River (also spelt Ruvubu and Ruvuvu) is a river in central Africa whose waters gather from the most distant portion of the Nile basin. It is about 300 km long. It rises in the north of Burundi, near the town of Kayanza and then does a southward arc through Burundi, being joined by the Ruvyironza River near Gitega. From there it runs northeast, through the Ruvubu National Park, up to the Tanzanian border.
Located at -2.39 30.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Rusumo International Bridge
Rusumo International Bridge is an international bridge under construction across the Kagera River. It will replace the current Rusomo Bridge linking Rwanda and Tanzania. The project is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Located at -2.38 30.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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