Rubavu

Rubavu is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,657 metres. Rubavu is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
  • Type: Locality
  • Also known as: “Rubaya”
  • Historically known as: “Rubaya Hill”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gisenyi and Goma.

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, historically rendered as Kisenyi, is the second largest city in Rwanda, located in the Rubavu district in 's .

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Rubavu

Latitude
-1.6894° or 1° 41′ 22″ south
Longitude
29.3025° or 29° 18′ 9″ east
Elevation
1,657 metres (5,436 feet)
Open location code
6GCF8863+62
Geo­Names ID
202466
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In Other Languages

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

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