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Oldest Cities in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Rwanda

1 Nyabitekeli 14 19.0
2 Kirimbi 14 19.0
3 Kora 14 19.0
4 Mabanza 14 19.0
5 Macuba 14 19.0
6 Mahembe 14 19.0
7 Mugina 15 19.0
8 Muhanga 15 19.0
9 Mukamira 14 19.0
10 Mukingo 13 19.0
11 Musanze 13 19.0
12 Ndera 12 19.0
13 Ngororero 14 19.0
14 Kirambo 14 19.0
15 Nyagatare 11 19.0
16 Nyamata 11 19.0
17 Nyanza 15 19.0
18 Nzega 15 19.0
19 Rangiro 14 19.0
20 Ruhango 15 19.0
21 Ruhuha 11 19.0
22 Rwamagana 11 19.0
23 Shangi 14 19.0
24 Shyorongi 13 19.0
25 Umutara 11 19.0
26 Gisenyi 14 19.0
27 Bugarama 14 19.0
28 Bushekeri 14 19.0
29 Bushenge 14 19.0
30 Busogo 13 19.0
31 Butare 15 19.0
32 Byumba 13 19.0
33 Cyangugu 14 19.0
34 Cyato 14 19.0
35 Gahini 11 19.0
36 Gihombo 14 19.0
37 Gikongoro 15 19.0
38 Bugaragara 11 19.0
39 Gitarama 15 19.0
40 Gitesi 14 19.0
41 Kagano 14 19.0
42 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 19.0
43 Karambi 14 19.0
44 Karengera 14 19.0
45 Kayonza 11 19.0
46 Kibungo 11 19.0
47 Kibuye 14 19.0
48 Kigali 12 19.0
49 Kinigi 13 19.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Rwanda often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Nyabitekeli has a median age of 19.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Nyabitekeli's residents are over 19.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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