Kyanika is a settlement in Kisoro District in the Western Region of Uganda.
Location Kyanika is in Kisoro District, Kigezi sub-region. The town sits adjacent to Cyanika, across Uganda's international border with Rwanda. The town is approximately , south-east of the town of Kisoro, where the district headquarters are located.
The settlement is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of Kyanika, Uganda are 1°20'20.0"S, 29°44'20.0"E (Latitude:-1.338889; Longitude:29.738889). The town sits at an average elevation of above sea level.
Overview Immediately south of Kyanika, across the Rwandan border, is the town of Cyanika. The Kyanika/Cyanika border crossing is an important transit point between the two countries. The other two major road crossings are Katuna/Gatuna and Mirama Hills/Kagitumba.
Points of interest The following additional points of interest lie within or close to the town limits: (a) the offices of Kyanika Town Council (b) Kyanika central market (c) Kabale–Kisoro–Bunagana Road: The southern extension of this road, from Kisoro to Kyanika, ends here.
See also Uganda Revenue Authority List of cities and towns in Uganda List of roads in Uganda
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External links Uganda, Rwanda Start 24-Hour Border Services