Byumba is a city and sector located in the Northern Province of Rwanda. It serves as the administrative capital of the Gicumbi District.
The city is situated approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of the national capital, Kigali. It is positioned roughly 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the international border with Uganda at Gatuna. The area is also notable for being home to an SOS Children's Village.