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Gatuna town 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 Rwandan imports and exports via the coast pass through Uganda. Due to increasing commercial and tourist traffic, Gatuna is a fast-growing town. 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 Шаблон:Convert, by road, north of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city.[3]

Population

The population of Gatuna is around 41,000 peopleШаблон:Citation needed

Points of interest

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

  • 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

See also

References

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