Ruhengeri

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Ruhengeri
Ruhengeri (Rwanda  )
Ruhengeri
Ruhengeri
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°30′S 29°38′E / -1.5, 29.633
Country Rwanda
Admin. Province North Province
District Musanze
Government
 - Mayor

Ruhengeri is a city in Musanze district, in the North Province of Rwanda. It is also sometimes known as Musanze due to being the district headquarters. The city lies near Lake Bulera and the Volcanoes National Park in the northwestern part of the country. It is home to an airstrip. The city is often used as the jump-off point for visiting the famous Mountain gorilla.

Coordinates: 1°30′S, 29°38′E