Gatuna


Gatuna is a town in northern Rwanda. It is a border town that sits across from the town of Katuna, in neighboring Uganda.

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, by road, north of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the town are:01 26 06S, 30 01 16E.

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: