West Province, Rwanda

West Province, Rwanda

West Province "(Province de l'Ouest)" is one of Rwanda's five provinces. It was created in early January 2006 as part of a government decentralization program that re-organized the country's local government structures.

West Province comprises the former provinces of Cyangugu, Gisenyi, Kibuye, and a small portion of Ruhengeri. It is divided into the districts of Cyangugu, Gasiza, Gisenyi, Kibuye, Ngororero, Nyamasheke, and Rutsiro.

The capital city of West Province is Kibuye.


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