Gisha

Gisha is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,895 metres. Gisha is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
  • Type: Locality
  • Also known as: “Gishyita”
  • Historically known as: “Gishyita Hill”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tare.

Village
is a town and sector and capital of Rulindo district of , . In April 1994 it had a population of 3,426. It is the birthplace of Grégoire Kayibanda, the first president of Rwanda. is situated 6 km northwest of Gisha.

Gisha

Latitude
-1.744° or 1° 44′ 38″ south
Longitude
29.9586° or 29° 57′ 31″ east
Elevation
1,895 metres (6,217 feet)
Open location code
6GCF7X45+CC
Geo­Names ID
202937
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In Other Languages

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

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