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Île Gisimba

Île Gisimba is an islet in , and has an elevation of 1,461 metres.
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  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Rwanda
  • Also known as: “Ile Gisimba”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cyangugu and Bukavu.

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is a city and capital of the Rusizi District in , . The city lies at the southern end of , and is contiguous with , , but separated from it by the Ruzizi River.

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is in the . It is on the border with . This area has suffered from some of the ongoing political unrest.

Île Gisimba

Latitude
-2.42586° or 2° 25′ 33″ south
Longitude
28.89344° or 28° 53′ 36″ east
Elevation
1,461 metres (4,793 feet)
Open location code
6G9CHVFV+M9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 49697008
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­scrub
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
202223
Wiki­data ID
Q34791728
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Satellite Map

Discover Île Gisimba from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to German—“Île Gisimba” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ibinja and Kimuti.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Île Ireba and Mkombo Health Centre.

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