Country Rwanda Climate Cwb Local time Saturday 5:23 AM | District Burera District Elevation 1,825 m Province Northern Province, Rwanda | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 93% Humidity | ||
Gatuna is a town in northern Rwanda. It is a border town that sits across from the town of Katuna, in neighboring Uganda.
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Map of Gatuna, Rwanda
Overview
Gatuna is the busiest border crossing in Rwanda. It handles most of Rwanda's imports and exports since most imports and exports via the coast to and from Rwanda pass through Uganda. Due to increased commercial and tourist traffic, Gatuna is a fast-growing town. The border at Gatuna/Katuna is open 24 hours a day.
Location
Gatuna is located in Gicumbi District, Northern Province, at the border with the Republic of Uganda. Its location is about 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, north of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the town are:01 26 06S, 30 01 16E (Latitude:-1.4350; Longitude:30.0210).
Population
Population of Gatuna is around 41,000 people
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town: