city in Rwanda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gisenyi is the second largest city in Rwanda. It is in the Western Province. It is on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gisenyi is on the northern shore of Lake Kivu. It has many hotels and three sandy beaches. The area is also known for water sports.
Gisenyi | |
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City | |
Lake Kivu beach at Gisenyi | |
  Gisenyi Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 1°42′S 29°15′E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Admin. Province | Western Province |
| District | Rubavu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 270,000 |
| • Density | 25,000/km2 (64,000/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
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