Masaka, Rwanda

Masaka is a populated neighborhood within the city of Kigali, the capital and largest city of Rwanda.[1]

For other uses, see Masaka (disambiguation).

Masaka
Masaka
Map of Rwanda showing the location of Masaka.
Coordinates: 01°59′44″S 30°11′30″E
Country Rwanda
ProvinceKigali
DistrictGasabo District
Elevation
1,449 m (4,754 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Location

Masaka is located in Gasabo District, Kigali Province, approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi), by road, south-east of the central business district of Kigali City.[2] Masaka is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi), by road, south-west of Kabuga, at the eastern edge of the city of Kigali, along KK3 Road (RN3).[3] The coordinates of Masaka are: 01°59'44.0"S, 30°11'30.0"E (Latitude:-1.995556; Longitude:30.191667).[4]

Overview

Masaka is a sparsely populated area with an estimated population of approximately 4,558, as of January 2018.[1] In January 2018, the government of Rwanda selected this neighborhood to be the location of the cargo terminal of the western end of the Isaka–Kigali Standard Gauge Railway.[5] The government of Rwanda is in the process of developing a cargo center in the Masaka neighborhood.[6]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie in or near Masaka:[7] (a) The KK3 Road (RN3), the main route leading east, out of the city of Kigali (b) Masaka Hospital (c) Masaka Trade Center (d) Masaka Mosque (e) Masaka Kingdom Hall of Johovah's Witnesses (f) Masaka Farms, a restaurant and (g) The cargo terminal of the Isaka-Kigali Standard Gauge Railway will be constructed here.[5]

References
  1. Getamap.net (30 January 2018). "About Masaka, Kigali, Rwanda, Africa". Getamap.net. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. Globefeed.com (30 January 2018). "Distance between Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda and Masaka, Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. Globefeed.com (30 January 2018). "Distance between Masaka, Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda and Kabuga, Kigali City, Rwanda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  4. Google (30 January 2018). "Location of Masaka, Kigali, Rwanda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  5. Kabona, Esiara (14 January 2018). "Rwanda's SGR cargo, passenger terminals confirmed". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  6. Kabona, Esiara (7 July 2018). "Kigali cargo hub plans face hurdles". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  7. Satellites.pro (30 January 2018). "Map of Masaka, Kigali, Rwanda". Satellites.pro. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

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