Ruhwa, Burundi Explained

Official Name:Ruhwa, Burundi
Pushpin Map:Burundi
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Burundi
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Burundi
Subdivision Name1:Cibitoke Province
Subdivision Type2:Commune
Subdivision Name2:Commune of Rugombo
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:-2.7308°N 29.0419°W

Ruhwa (also spelt alternatively as Luhwa, Ruwa, or Luwa) is a town in north-western Burundi.

Location

The town is located in the Commune of Rugombo, in Cibitoke Province, in north-western Burundi, at the international border with the Republic of Rwanda. The coordinates of Ruhwa, Burundi are:2°43'51.0"S, 29°02'31.0"E (Latitude:-2.730833; Longitude:29.041944).[1]

Population

The population of Ruhwa, Burundi is not publicly known as of August 2014.

Points of interest

The most important point of interest is the international border crossing between Burundi and Rwanda, along Highway RN5. The border crossing maintains a one-stop border stop.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Location of Ruhwa, Burundi At Google Maps. 2 August 2014. Google Maps.
  2. Web site: 2012 . Residents Upbeat Over Rwanda-Burundi One-Stop Border Post . 2 August 2014 . . 23 July 2013 . Jean Pierre . Bucyensenge.