Nyanza, Rwanda

Nyanza, Rwanda
Nyanza, Rwanda
—  Town  —
The ancient King's Palace in Nyanza (now museum).
Nyanza, Rwanda is located in Rwanda
Nyanza, Rwanda
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 2°21′S 29°44′E / 2.35°S 29.733°E / -2.35; 29.733
Country Flag of Rwanda.svg Rwanda
Admin. Province Southern Province
District Nyanza District
Government
 – Mayor

Nyanza (also known as Nyabisindu) is a town located in Nyanza (district) in the Southern Province of Rwanda.

The old Royal Palace of the Rwandan monarchy is located in the town of Nyanza. It is now the Rwesero Art Museum.

Nyanza was the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1958 to 1962.

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Coordinates: 2°21′S 29°44′E / 2.35°S 29.733°E / -2.35; 29.733


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