Gasabo District, Kigali

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Gasabo is a district, in Kigali city, the capital of Rwanda. The headquarter of Gasabo is located in kimironko Sector. The district also includes large areas of the city itself, including Kacyiru, Remera, Nyarutarama and Kimihurura. ()

Alternative names: Area: 166.14 mi²Coordinates: 1°52'60"S, 30°7'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Sainte-Famille Church, Kandt House Museum of Natural History, Yego Arts.

6.1 miSW
Museum
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali
157 min walk • The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre stands as a somber testament to one of the most tragic periods in Rwanda's history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, Kigali, this memorial is both a burial site and an educational centre, dedicated to the memory of the...
6.4 miSW
Church
Sainte-Famille Church, Kigali
164 min walk • The Sainte-Famille Church, standing in the heart of Rwanda's bustling capital, Kigali, is a site of profound historical significance and a beacon of faith for the local Catholic community. This church, though not as towering as some of its international counterparts...
7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Kandt House Museum of Natural History, Kigali
180 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, the Kandt House Museum of Natural History stands as a testament to the country's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. This museum, housed in the former residence of Dr. Richard Kandt, the first German colonial resident of...
4.5 miSW
1°56'27"S • 30°6'9"E
Yego Arts, Kigali
116 min walk • Museum
5.2 miSW
Library
National Library of Rwanda, Kigali
132 min walk • The National Library of Rwanda Inkoranyabitabo in Kinyarwanda was founded in 1989 by the presidential order no 132/06 of March the 10th 1989 as a direction in Ministry of High Education and Research. It is located in the city of Kigali. It has a printed and digital collections.
5.1 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Amahoro Stadium, Kigali
131 min walk • The Amahoro Stadium, officially known as Amahoro National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Gasabo district of Kigali, Rwanda. With a capacity of 25,000, it is the largest stadium in Rwanda and hosts football matches, concerts, and public events.
5 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Kigali Arena, Kigali
127 min walk • Kigali Arena is an indoor arena in Kigali, Rwanda, used mostly for basketball and volleyball matches. Built and finished in 2019, it hosts sporting events and concerts.
5.2 miSW
City hall
Urugwiro, Kigali
134 min walk • Village Urugwiro is the office residence of the President of Rwanda, it is also where the president receives and entertains state guests. The complex is located in the Kacyiru area of Rwanda's capital Kigali. It was originally built to accommodate the 6th Franco-African Summit in May 1979.
5.4 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Kigali, Kigali
139 min walk • University of Kigali is a fully accredited and chartered university by the Government of Rwanda. UoK started its operations in October 2013.