Background
The City of Kigali is the capital of Rwanda and is located at Rwanda’s geographical heart. Occupying an area of 730km2, the City is located at latitude 10o58’ S and a longitude 30o07’ E.The average annual precipitation rate is approximately, with an annual average high temperature of 27oC and annual average low temperature of 16 oC.
The City of Kigali is composed of three Districts namely Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge. Gasabo is the largest district by geographical area at 429.3km2, followed by Kicukiro (166.7km2) and Nyarugenge (134km2). The City of Kigali population is 1,745,555 the datsource is the fifth Rwanda Population and Housing Census (RPHC5).
The districts are also divided into 35 administrative sectors which in turn are divided into 161 Cells.The smallest administrative unit is the village and the City is made up of 1,155 villages.The City boarders the Gicumbi and Rulindo Districts of Northern Province, Bugesera and Rwamagana Districts of Eastern Province and Kamonyi District of Southern Province. Kigali is the most visited area in Rwanda. It houses several tourism sites, hotels, and a centrally placed International Airport.
A new International Airport in Bugesera to serve Kigali is under construction about 15 km to the east of the City.The City of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda has seen rapid growth for the last two and half decades. It is among the fastest growing cities in Africa with an urbanization annual growth rate of 4% and it contributes over 41% of the national GDP which indicates the primacy of Kigali to the Rwandan economy.
This growth has been driven by visionary leadership in Rwanda which has helped transform the country from a low scale agrarian economy to an active player within the regional economy. Kigali has been at the centre of the transformation in Rwanda and is on the threshold of rapid economic growth.
3 Districts
Gasabo, Kicukiro, Nyarugenge
730
Total area/km2
1.7 Millions
Population
21°-27°
Temperature
69.6 years
Life expectancy
41%
national GDP
+4%
urbanization annual growth rate
The City of Kigali Vision:
City of Kigali's Goals
. City of diverse, vibrant, and inclusive economy
. City of sustainable infrastructure and resource management
. City of affordable homes and neighbourhoods
. City of enchanting nature and diversity
. City of happy and healthy residents
. City of endearing character and local identity
The vision of the City of Kigali is to become “The Centre of Urban Excellence in Africa”.
The City of Kigali Mission:
The mission of the City of Kigali is to “Build and Sustain a City of Character, Vibrant Economy and Diversity through strong Partnerships with Stakeholders to provide responsive, rapid and effective Urban Development’’.
Goals of the City of Kigali
The goal of the City of Kigali is to be:
. City of diverse, vibrant, and inclusive economy
. City of sustainable infrastructure and resource management
. City of affordable homes and neighbourhoods
. City of enchanting nature and diversity
. City of happy and healthy residents
. City of endearing character and local identity
The administrative Structures of the City of Kigali
The Council of the City of Kigali,
The Executive Committee of the City of Kigali,
The Security Committee of the City of Kigali,
The City Management of the City of Kigali
Districts of City of Kigali
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