Kiruhura
Kiruhura is a locality in Nyamweru, Kanyinya, Kigali and has an elevation of 1,375 metres. Kiruhura is situated nearby to the locality Nyamweru, as well as near Nyamabuye.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kandt House Museum of Natural History and Hôtel des Mille Collines.
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.
Hôtel des Mille Collines
Hotel
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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 3 km east of Kiruhura.
Sainte-Famille Church
Church
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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 east of Kiruhura.
Kiruhura
- Type: Locality
- Location: Nyamweru, Kanyinya, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.9425° or 1° 56′ 33″ southLongitude
30.0341° or 30° 2′ 3″ eastElevation
1,375 metres (4,511 feet)Open location code
6GCG325M+2JGeoNames ID
7595619
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