Rukira

Rukira is a locality in , , and has an elevation of around 1,850 metres. Rukira is situated near the locality , as well as near .
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 1,850 metres (6,060 feet)
  • …was formerly known as “Rukira Hill”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Butare and Save.
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, also known as Huye, is the third largest city of , located in the south.
is a town and sector in . is situated 10 km northeast of Rukira.

Rukira

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Latitude
-2.5902° or 2° 35′ 25″ south
Longitude
29.6981° or 29° 41′ 53″ east
Open location code
6G9FCM5X+W6
Geo­Names ID
202425

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In Other Languages

“Rukira” goes by many names.
  • French: “Colline Rukira” (historical)

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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