Gatuna

Settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gatuna is a small settlement in Cyumba Sector in northern Rwanda. It is located at the northern border adjacent to the town of Katuna, in neighboring Uganda.

Country Rwanda
Elevation
5,970 ft (1,820 m)
ClimateCwb
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Gatuna
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Gatuna is located in Rwanda
Gatuna
Gatuna
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1.43333°S 30.01518°E / -1.43333; 30.01518
Country Rwanda
ProvinceNorthern Province
DistrictGicumbi District
SectorCyumba Sector
Elevation
5,970 ft (1,820 m)
ClimateCwb
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Overview

Gatuna is the busiest border crossing in Rwanda. It handles most of Rwanda's imports and exports, since most Rwandan imports and exports via the coast pass through Uganda. The border at Gatuna and Katuna is open 24 hours a day.[1][2]

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.[3]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the settlements limits or close to the edges of the settlement:

  • Offices of Gatuna Town Council
  • Gatuna Central Market
  • The International Border Crossing between Rwanda and Uganda - The border crossing is open 24 hours daily.[4]
  • A branch of the Bank of Kigali

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