Kumukenke

Kumukenke is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,519 metres. Kumukenke is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kandt House Museum of Natural History and Sainte-Famille Church.

Museum
Photo: Adygrafix250, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 , District, westbound. is situated 2½ km south of Kumukenke.

Church
Photo: Adam63, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a Catholic church in Muhima, downtown , in . It is located on a hill, close to the cell of Rugenge. was the scene of killings during the genocide in April 1994. is situated 2½ km south of Kumukenke.

Hotel
Photo: Adam63, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a large hotel in , Rwanda. It became famous after 1,268 people took refuge inside the building during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. is situated 2½ km south of Kumukenke.

Kumukenke

Latitude
-1.9235° or 1° 55′ 25″ south
Longitude
30.0569° or 30° 3′ 25″ east
Elevation
1,519 metres (4,984 feet)
Open location code
6GCG33G4+HQ
Geo­Names ID
7595577
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