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'''Ngororero''' is a town in [[Rwanda]]. |
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==Location== |
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Ngororero is located in [[Ngororero District]], [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]], in northwestern Rwanda. Its location is about {{convert|34|km|mi}}, by road, north of [[Gitarama]], the nearest large city.<ref>[http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Rwanda_Distance_Result.asp?%20fromplace=Ngororero%20(Gisenyi)&toplace=Gitarama%20(Gitarama)&fromlat=-1.8611111&tolat=-2.0744444&fromlng=29.6441667&tolng=29.7566667 Road Distance Between Gitarama And Ngororero With Map]</ref> The town is located on the main road between Gitarama and ''Nkuli'', another small town, about {{convert|40|km|mi}}, further north of Ngororero.<ref>[http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Rwanda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Ngororero%20(Gisenyi)&toplace=Nkuli%20(Ruhengeri)&fromlat=-1.8611111&tolat=-1.5919444&fromlng=29.6441667&tolng=29.5263889 Map Showing Ngororero And Nkuli With Distance Marker]</ref> The coordinates of the town are:1° 51' 54.00"S, 29° 37' 30.00"E (Latitude:-1.8650; Longitude: 29.6250). |
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==Overview== |
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Ngororero is a small town in Ngororero District, Rwanda. The town serves as the district headquarters. Despite its small size, it is served by three [[commercial bank]]s, namely: (a) [[Banque Populaire du Rwanda SA]]<ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201206250477.html BPR Maintains Branch In Ngororero]</ref> (b) [[Unguka Bank|Unguka Microfinance Bank]]<ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201206250477.html Unguka Bank Maintains Branch In Ngororero]</ref> and (c) [[Bank of Kigali]].<ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201206250477.html Bank of Kigali Opens Ngororero Branch]</ref> |
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==Population== |
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==Points of interest== |
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The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town: |
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* The offices of Ngororero Town Council |
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* The headquarters of [[Ngororero District|Ngororero District Administration]] |
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* Ngororero Central Market |
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* A branch of [[Banque Populaire du Rwanda SA]] |
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* A branch of [[Bank of Kigali]] |
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* A branch of [[Unguka Bank]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.westernprovince.gov.rw/index.php Website of Western Province, Rwanda (Kinyarwanda) & (English)] |
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==See also== |
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* [[Kigali]] |
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* [[Provinces of Rwanda]] |
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* [[Districts of Rwanda]] |
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* [[List of banks in Rwanda]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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[[Category:Ngororero District]] |
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[[Category:Western Province, Rwanda]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Rwanda]] |
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Ngororero | |
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| Country |  Rwanda |
| Province | Western Province |
| District | Ngororero District |
| City | Ngororero |
Ngororero is a town in Rwanda.
Location
Ngororero is located in Ngororero District, Western Province, in northwestern Rwanda. Its location is about 34 kilometres (21 mi), by road, north of Gitarama, the nearest large city.[1] The town is located on the main road between Gitarama and Nkuli, another small town, about 40 kilometres (25 mi), further north of Ngororero.[2] The coordinates of the town are:1° 51' 54.00"S, 29° 37' 30.00"E (Latitude:-1.8650; Longitude: 29.6250).
Overview
Ngororero is a small town in Ngororero District, Rwanda. The town serves as the district headquarters. Despite its small size, it is served by three commercial banks, namely: (a) Banque Populaire du Rwanda SA[3] (b) Unguka Microfinance Bank[4] and (c) Bank of Kigali.[5]
Population
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
- The offices of Ngororero Town Council
- The headquarters of Ngororero District Administration
- Ngororero Central Market
- A branch of Banque Populaire du Rwanda SA
- A branch of Bank of Kigali
- A branch of Unguka Bank