Gisenyi
Appearance
Gisenyi | |
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City | |
![]() Lake Kivu beach at Gisenyi | |
Coordinates: 1°42′S 29°15′E / 1.700°S 29.250°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Admin. Province | Western Province |
District | Rubavu |
Area | |
• Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 270,000 |
• Density | 25,000/km2 (64,000/sq mi) |
Climate | Aw |
Gisenyi is the second largest city in Rwanda. It is in the Western Province. It is on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gisenyi is on the northern shore of Lake Kivu. It has many hotels and three sandy beaches. The area is also known for water sports.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Citypopulation.de Population of the major cities in Rwanda