Highest Elevation in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by highest elevation

Best Rwanda Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

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Highest Elevation — Rwanda

1 Kora 14 8,117 ft

2 Mukamira 14 7,657 ft

3 Byumba 13 7,425 ft

4 Kinigi 13 7,392 ft

5 Busogo 13 7,287 ft

6 Mukingo 13 7,251 ft

7 Nzega 15 6,539 ft

8 Shyorongi 13 6,355 ft

9 Karambi 14 6,178 ft

10 Gikongoro 15 6,171 ft

11 Gitesi 14 6,132 ft

12 Musanze 13 6,066 ft

13 Gitarama 15 5,984 ft

14 Cyato 14 5,919 ft

15 Muhanga 15 5,912 ft

16 Nyanza 15 5,879 ft

17 Mahembe 14 5,830 ft

18 Butare 15 5,804 ft

19 Rangiro 14 5,751 ft

20 Bushenge 14 5,719 ft

21 Nyabitekeli 14 5,656 ft

22 Ruhango 15 5,587 ft

23 Gihombo 14 5,581 ft

24 Bushekeri 14 5,430 ft

25 Ngororero 14 5,427 ft

26 Mabanza 14 5,367 ft

27 Shangi 14 5,341 ft

28 Macuba 14 5,292 ft

29 Kibungo 11 5,272 ft

30 Kayonza 11 5,266 ft

31 Cyangugu 14 5,190 ft

32 Karengera 14 5,187 ft

33 Kagano 14 5,112 ft

34 Kirimbi 14 5,098 ft

35 Kigali 12 5,059 ft

36 Rwamagana 11 5,043 ft

37 Gahini 11 5,039 ft

38 Mugina 15 5,007 ft

39 Ruhuha 11 4,911 ft

40 Kibuye 14 4,856 ft

41 Kirambo 14 4,849 ft

42 Nyamata 11 4,839 ft

43 Gisenyi 14 4,793 ft

44 Ndera 12 4,751 ft

45 Bugaragara 11 4,554 ft

46 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 4,482 ft

47 Umutara 11 4,406 ft

48 Nyagatare 11 4,403 ft

49 Bugarama 14 3,199 ft

Explore the top 49 cities ranked by highest elevation in Rwanda.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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