Kanyonyomba
Kanyonyomba is an intermittent stream in Kigali, Rwanda and has an elevation of 1,414 metres. Kanyonyomba is situated nearby to the locality Gatsata, as well as near Gihogwe.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kandt House Museum of Natural History and Sainte-Famille Church.
Kandt House Museum of Natural History
Museum
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Kigali was named by King Cyirima I Rugwe in the 14th century by naming now known as Mount Kigali. The Kandt House Museum, formerly known as the Natural History Museum, is located in what is now the city of Kigali, Nyarugenge District, westbound. Kandt House Museum of Natural History is situated 3½ km south of Kanyonyomba.
Sainte-Famille Church
Church
Photo: Adam63, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sainte-Famille Church is a Catholic church in Muhima, downtown Kigali, in Rwanda. It is located on a hill, close to the cell of Rugenge. Sainte-Famille Church was the scene of killings during the genocide in April 1994. Sainte-Famille Church is situated 3½ km southeast of Kanyonyomba.
Hôtel des Mille Collines
Hotel
Photo: Adam63, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Hôtel des Mille Collines is a large hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. It became famous after 1,268 people took refuge inside the building during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Hôtel des Mille Collines is situated 4 km southeast of Kanyonyomba.
Kanyonyomba
- Type: Intermittent stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.9154° or 1° 54′ 55″ southLongitude
30.0468° or 30° 2′ 49″ eastElevation
1,414 metres (4,639 feet)Open location code
6GCG32MW+RPGeoNames ID
7595560
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