Maraba, Rwanda

Approximate location of Maraba, Rwanda

Maraba is a region in southern Rwanda. It used to be a district in the Butare Province before a government decentralization programme that re-organized the country's administrative divisions in 2006. It is now part of the Southern Province. The closest major city is Butare.

Maraba is most notable for its agricultural industry, which produces Maraba Coffee.[1]

References

  1. Dougherty, Carter (2004-07-27). "Rwanda Savors the Rewards of Coffee Production". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-05-08.

Coordinates: 2°30′57″S 29°41′04″E / 2.5158°S 29.6844°E / -2.5158; 29.6844

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