Kigali
Gasabo District
Gatsata

Karuruma

Karuruma is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 1,464 metres. Karuruma is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

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

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 , District, westbound. is situated 4 km south of Karuruma.

Church
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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 4 km southeast of Karuruma.

is a mixed use high rise office and retail building located in , the capital of . The complex consists of a 20-story tower, the tallest in the country, a four-story commercial center and a car park block, with space divided between leased office space and retail outlets. is situated 4 km southeast of Karuruma.

Karuruma

Latitude
-1.9134° or 1° 54′ 48″ south
Longitude
30.0421° or 30° 2′ 32″ east
Elevation
1,464 metres (4,803 feet)
Open location code
6GCG32PR+MV
Geo­Names ID
11187101
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