Rilima
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Rilima | |
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Town and sector | |
.jpg) Building in Rilima | |
  Rilima Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 2°09′35″S 30°13′33″E / 2.1597°S 30.2258°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| District | Bugesera District |
| Area | |
| 81.48 km2 (31.46 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| 32,862 | |
| • Density | 403.3/km2 (1,045/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 28,342 |
| Climate | Aw |
Rilima is a town and sector in southeastern Rwanda. It is the nearest urban center to Bugesera International Airport.[2]
Rilima is located in Bugesera District, Eastern Province, south of Kigali, the national capital and the largest city in the country. Its location is about 42.5 kilometres (26.4 mi), by road, south of Kigali.[3] The geographical coordinates of Rilima are:02°09'35.0"S, 30°13'31.0"E (Latitude:-2.159722; Longitude:30.225278).[4] Rilima is situated at an altitude of 1,394 metres (4,573 ft) above sea level.[5]