Bilyogo
Bilyogo is a locality in Rwezamenyo i, Nyarugenge District, Kigali and has an elevation of 1,523 metres. Bilyogo is situated nearby to the suburb Nyamirambo, as well as near the locality Nyabitare.| 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.
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 2½ km north of Bilyogo.
Bilyogo
- Type: Locality
- Location: Rwezamenyo i, Rwezamenyo, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.9676° or 1° 58′ 3″ southLongitude
30.0573° or 30° 3′ 26″ eastElevation
1,523 metres (4,997 feet)Open location code
6GCG23J4+XWGeoNames ID
7595662
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