Rilima is a town and sector in southeastern Rwanda. It is the nearest urban center to Bugesera International Airport.[2]
Rilima | |
|---|---|
Town and sector | |
.jpg) Building in Rilima | |
  Rilima Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 2°9′35″S 30°13′33″E / 2.15972°S 30.22583°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| District | Bugesera District |
| Area | |
• Town and sector | 81.48 km2 (31.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Town and sector | 32,862 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 28,342 |
| Climate | Aw |
Location
editRilima is located in Bugesera District, Eastern Province, south of Kigali, the national capital and the largest city in the country. Its location is about 42.5 kilometres (26.4 mi), by road, south of Kigali.[3] The geographical coordinates of Rilima are:02°09'35.0"S, 30°13'31.0"E (Latitude:-2.159722; Longitude:30.225278).[4] Rilima is situated at an altitude of 1,394 metres (4,573 ft) above sea level.[5]
Overview
editRilima is reachable from Kigali, in about one hour by private car.[6] Among the institutions found in or near the town is the Centre Orthopédique Sainte Marie Rilima (Saint Mary's Othopedic Hospital Rilima), a 70-bed orthopedic hospital that specializes in treating pediatric orthopedic problems, including club foot, bow-legs and others.[7][8]
Another institution found in the town, is the Rilima Prison, which holds over 7,400 inmates, the majority of whom are awaiting trial.[9] The Rilima Health Centre is an outreach healthcare facility that distributes food to nutritionally vulnerable women and children. It instructs mothers on how to prepare the donated food for achieving optimum benefits. Parents are also taught how to grow nutritious vegetables. Family planning services, good hygiene practices and balanced diet selection are taught.[10]
The most recent institution to come to Rilima is Bugesera International Airport, whose construction started in August 2017,[11] and completion of the first phase is expected in 2019.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Citypopulation Population and area of Rilima Sector
- ^ Mwai, Collins (11 August 2017). "Rwanda:Bugesera Residents Eye Jobs as Works on New Airport Take Off". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ GFC (17 August 2017). "Distance between Kigali City, Rwanda and Rilima, Eastern Province, Rwanda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Location of Rilima, Bugesera District, Rwanda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ FRC (17 August 2017). "Elevation of Rilima Above Sea Level". Fallingrain.com (FRC). Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Twizeyumuremyi, Donatien (18 November 2015). "Job Offer for The Position of Orthopedic Surgeon" (PDF). Kigali: The Caritas of Kigali Archdiocese. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Uwizeye, Esperance (13 April 2016). "Grand Opening of Rilima Clubfoot Clinic". CURE International. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Kasule, Daniel (26 January 2006). "Rwanda: St. Marie-Rilima: the Hidden Hope". New Times (Rwanda) via AllAfrica.com. Kigali. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ ICRC News Release (5 April 2001). "Rwanda: Emergency aid in Rilima Prison". International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ John Paul Sesonga (18 January 2011). "WFP Executive Director Donates Cows To Reduce Malnutrition In Rwanda". World Food Program. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Rwirahira, Rodrigues (14 August 2017). "Construction work on Bugesera Airport starts". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Mwai, Collins (11 August 2017). "Rwanda:Bugesera Residents Eye Jobs as Works on New Airport Take Off". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 18 August 2017.