Nonko
Nonko is a locality in Nonko, Nyarugunga, Kigali and has an elevation of 1,427 metres. Nonko is situated nearby to the suburb Kanombe, as well as near the locality Nyandungu.Places of Interest
Highlights include Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena.
Amahoro Stadium
Stadium
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 3½ km west of Nonko.
BK Arena
Stadium
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
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 3½ km west of Nonko.
Rwanda Art Museum
Museum
Photo: Cnyirahabihirwe12345, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Rwanda Art Museum is an art museum in Kigali that was founded in 2009. Until 1994, the building was the residence of Juvénal Habyarimana, the former president of Rwanda. Rwanda Art Museum is situated 3½ km southeast of Nonko.
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 6 km southeast of Nonko.
Kabuga
Photo: Dewdrops123, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kabuga is a town in the Gasabo and Kicukiro districts, Kigali City, Rwanda. Kabuga is a satellite town of Kigali. The name Kabuga translates to, "a place where cattle are kept" in Kinyarwanda.
Nonko
- Type: Locality
- Location: Nonko, Nyarugunga, Kicukiro District, Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.9602° or 1° 57′ 37″ southLongitude
30.1477° or 30° 8′ 52″ eastElevation
1,427 metres (4,682 feet)Open location code
6GCG24QX+W3GeoNames ID
7595645
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