Smallest Cities in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Rwanda

1 Ngororero 14 5,764
2 Ruhuha 11 5,842
3 Mabanza 14 10,431
4 Kinigi 13 11,530
5 Kibungo 11 11,537
6 Kora 14 12,015
7 Kibuye 14 12,325
8 Busogo 13 12,460
9 Mukingo 13 12,460
10 Bugaragara 11 12,490
11 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 12,995
12 Nyagatare 11 14,320
13 Umutara 11 14,320
14 Mugina 15 14,755
15 Gitesi 14 14,911
16 Gikongoro 15 16,695
17 Ruhango 15 17,051
18 Nyamata 11 17,076
19 Rangiro 14 17,967
20 Rwamagana 11 18,009
21 Mukamira 14 19,021
22 Mahembe 14 20,043
23 Bushenge 14 22,624
24 Nyanza 15 25,417
25 Kirimbi 14 25,647
26 Cyato 14 26,996
27 Kayonza 11 27,059
28 Cyangugu 14 27,416
29 Shangi 14 28,064
30 Nyabitekeli 14 29,293
31 Bushekeri 14 29,680
32 Karambi 14 29,726
33 Gihombo 14 29,843
34 Bugarama 14 31,086
35 Karengera 14 32,504
36 Macuba 14 33,319
37 Nzega 15 33,832
38 Byumba 13 34,544
39 Kagano 14 39,994
40 Kirambo 14 40,341
41 Shyorongi 13 43,744
42 Gahini 11 46,009
43 Gisenyi 14 53,603
44 Butare 15 62,823
45 Muhanga 15 82,797
46 Ndera 12 95,164
47 Musanze 13 153,368
48 Gitarama 15 319,141
49 Kigali 12 1,745,555

The smallest cities in Rwanda (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ngororero has a population of just 5,764. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,764 residents, Ngororero is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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