# Cyangugu

> city in Rwanda

**Wikidata**: [Q782857](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q782857)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyangugu)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cyangugu

## Summary
Cyangugu is a city in Rwanda, located in the Rusizi District within the Western Province (formerly Cyangugu Province), with a population of 27,416 as of the 2012 census.

## Key Facts
- City in Rwanda with a population of 27,416 as of the 2012 census
- Coordinates are -2.4833333333333 latitude and 28.896666666667 longitude
- Timezone is UTC+02:00
- Elevation is 1,537 meters above sea level
- UN/LOCODE identifier is RWCYU
- WOEID is 1410345
- Capital of Cyangugu Province until 2005-12-31
- Located in Rusizi District since 2006-01-01
- Part of Kamembe and Gihundwe sectors since 2006-01-01
- Sitelink count on Wikipedia is 31
- Geonames ID is 202326
- Instance of both city and border city human settlement types

## FAQs
- What is the population of Cyangugu?
  Cyangugu had a population of 27,416 according to the 2012 census.
- What is the elevation above sea level?
  The city has an elevation of 1,537 meters above sea level.
- What is the timezone for Cyangugu?
  Cyangugu observes UTC+02:00 timezone.
- What was the capital of Cyangugu Province?
  Cyangugu served as the capital of Cyangugu Province until December 31, 2005.
- What is the UN/LOCODE for Cyangugu?
  The UN/LOCODE identifier is RWCYU.

## Why It Matters
Cyangugu serves as an important urban center in southwestern Rwanda, particularly within the Rusizi District of the Western Province. As a border city, it likely plays a significant role in regional trade and transportation between Rwanda and neighboring countries. The city's administrative significance has evolved over time, with its status as provincial capital changing in 2006, reflecting Rwanda's ongoing administrative reorganization. Its population and infrastructure contribute to the economic and social development of the region.

## Notable For
- Border city status between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Historical role as provincial capital until 2006
- Geographic position near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Specific administrative divisions including Kamembe and Gihundwe sectors
- Distinct elevation of 1,537 meters above sea level

## Body
### General Information
Cyangugu is a city located in Rwanda, specifically within the Rusizi District of the Western Province. The city serves as an important urban center in southwestern Rwanda and has a population of 27,416 according to the 2012 census. It is situated at coordinates -2.4833333333333 latitude and 28.896666666667 longitude, with an elevation of 1,537 meters above sea level.

### Administrative History
The administrative structure of Cyangugu has undergone significant changes over time. Historically, it served as the capital of Cyangugu Province until December 31, 2005. Following this, the province was dissolved and the city became part of the Rusizi District within the Western Province, effective January 1, 2006. The city is now divided into Kamembe and Gihundwe sectors.

### Geographic and Technical Details
Geographically, Cyangugu is positioned near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The city operates on UTC+02:00 timezone and has the UN/LOCODE identifier RWCYU. Its coordinates are precisely recorded as -2.4833333333333, 28.896666666667. The city sits at an elevation of 1,537 meters above sea level.

### Identification and Classification
Cyangugu is identified by several unique identifiers including a WOEID of 1410345 and a Geonames ID of 202326. It has a sitelink count of 31 on Wikipedia and appears in the Category:Cyangugu on Wikipedia. The city is classified as both a city and a border city human settlement.

### Infrastructure and Resources
The city has various resources and infrastructure identifiers. It has an openweathermap city ID of 202326 and an openstreetmap node ID of 435390255. The city is categorized under the Cyangugu topic and has a national library of Israel J9U ID of 987007567543605171. The Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names identifies it with ID 1092471.

### Cultural and Media References
Cyangugu appears in various cultural and media references. It has a commons category and is referenced in the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana with ID cyangugu. The city has been documented in multiple languages including Arabic, Catalan, Cebuano, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Basque, Finnish, French, Hausa, Croatian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Marathi, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Kinyarwanda, Swedish, Swahili, Silesian, Turkish, and Chinese. The Wikipedia page for Cyangugu is available in these languages.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
3. GeoNames
4. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/rw.htm)
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File