Ruhengeri, also known as Musanze or Muhoza, is the third largest city in Rwanda and the capital of Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. The city has a population of 135,000 as of the 2022 census.[1]
Name
Some sources now refer to the city itself as Musanze, after the district in which it lies within.[3] This has to do with the adopted policy of renaming Rwanda cities, which was done to eliminate memories of the past and to install new administrations in the country.[citation needed]
The city's proximity to the Volcanoes National Park has made it a popular tourist destination with several restaurants and hotels mainly aimed at visitors to the national park.
Notable institutions
Ruhengeri is also home to the Institute of Applied Sciences (INES-Ruhengeri).[4] INES-Ruhengeri was established in 2003 in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Ruhengeri.[5]