Byumba is a city and sector in northern Rwanda and the capital of Gicumbi District.

The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali.

[2] This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.

[3] As of 2012[update], the human population in Byumba was estimated at 75,463.

Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR), maintains a branch in Byumba.