Kigali, population 965,398 (2009), is the capital and largest city of Rwanda.
Kigaliis thecapitaland largest city ofRwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of thePresident of Rwandaare located in the city, as are the government ministries. The city is coterminous with theprovinceof Kigali City, which was enlarged in January 2006, as part of local government reorganisation in the country. Kigali's city limits covers the whole province, it is consolidated. The city's urban area covers about 70% of the municipal boundaries.