Gahini
Rwanda · Eastern ProvinceRW
Sector and village in Eastern Province, Rwanda
Gahini is a sector and village in Kayonza District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It is situated on a hill, at an altitude of 1,520 metres (4,990 ft) above sea-level, close to the eastern edge of Lake Muhazi and 73 kilometres (45 mi) by road from the capital, Kigali. The village is the centre of one of the nine dioceses of the Eglise Episcopale au Rwanda, the Anglican church of Rwanda, and one of the four Rwandan sites chosen by the Church Missionary Society, who built a large mission, hospital and schools in the village.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 46,009
- Coordinates
- -1.841, 30.482
- Timezone
- Africa/Kigali
- Elevation
- 1520 m
Overview of Gahini
Located in Eastern Province, Rwanda, Gahini is best described as a low-key town. Some 46,009 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 1,520 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights culture above everything else. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Gahini
Culture in Gahini
(1)Gahini records Cathedrals under culture. It is a direct read of Gahini's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Gahini
(1)Looking for other activities? Gahini has Fishing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gahini.
Getting there & around
Access Gahini through a larger town in Eastern Province; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Kigali.
Similar destinations
Places near Gahini that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gahini known for?
- Gahini is mainly a destination for culture, set in Eastern Province, Rwanda with around 46,009 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Gahini?
- You can plan around Cathedrals in Gahini. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Gahini located?
- Administratively, Gahini sits in Eastern Province, Rwanda — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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