Kicukiro

Kicukiro is a locality in Niboye, Kicukiro District, Kigali and has an elevation of 1,484 metres. Kicukiro is situated nearby to the locality Niboye, as well as near Gatare.

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Gitshuikiro”, “Gitshukiro”, and “Kitshuikiro”
Historically known as: “Kicukiro Hill”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena.

Amahoro Stadium

Stadium

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The Amahoro Stadium, officially known as Amahoro National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Gasabo district of Kigali, Rwanda. With a capacity of 45,508, it is the largest stadium in Rwanda and hosts football matches, concerts, and public events. Amahoro Stadium is situated 2½ km north of Kicukiro.

BK Arena

Stadium

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BK Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Kigali, Rwanda, used mostly for basketball and volleyball matches. Built and finished in 2019, it hosts sporting events and concerts. BK Arena is situated 2½ km north of Kicukiro.

Kigali Convention Centre

Convention center

Photo: Emmanuelkwizera, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Kigali Convention Centre is a convention Centre in Kigali, the capital and largest city in Rwanda. Kigali Convention Centre is situated 3 km northwest of Kicukiro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nyandungu Eco-park and Masaka.

Nyandungu Eco-park

Photo: Aline NDACYAYISENGA, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Nyandungu Eco-park is a restored wetland and forest area in Kigali, Rwanda. The park has ornamental ponds, eastern gallery forests, medicinal plant gardens, paved walk ways, restaurants, information centers and other recreational services.

Masaka

Town

Masaka is a populated neighborhood within the city of Kigali, the capital and largest city of Rwanda. Masaka is situated 9 km east of Kicukiro.

Kicukiro

Location: Niboye, Kicukiro District, Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-1.977° or 1° 58′ 37″ south

Longitude

30.1118° or 30° 6′ 43″ east

Elevation

1,484 metres (4,869 feet)

Open location code

6GCG24F6+5P

GeoNames ID

202810

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In Other Languages

“Kicukiro” goes by many names.

French: “Colline Kicukiro” (historical)

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Localities in the Area

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