What is the Capital of Rwanda?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Rwanda is Kigali. Rwanda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 14,104,969. The official currency is the Rwandan franc and the primary language spoken is Kinyarwanda.
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Kigali at a glance
| Capital city | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda (Republic of Rwanda) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 14,104,969 (77th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Rwandan franc (RWF) |
| Calling code | +250 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Rwanda
- Gitega, capital of Burundi
- Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo
- Dodoma, capital of Tanzania
- Kampala, capital of Uganda
Rwanda in context
- Rwanda covers 26,338 km², making it the 144th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 536 people per km² ranks 14th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
- Rwanda is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 14,104,969 people, Rwanda holds about 3.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.0% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Rwanda has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Rwanda is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Rwanda — FAQ
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
Is Kigali the largest city in Rwanda?
Yes — Kigali is both the capital and the largest city of Rwanda.
What country is Kigali in?
Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda.
What continent is Kigali in?
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is located in Africa.
Is Kigali the capital of Rwanda?
Yes — Kigali is the capital of Rwanda (official name: Republic of Rwanda).
Kigali is the capital of which country?
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, in Eastern Africa.
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