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Dating in Nyamata

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A few facts about Nyamata

  • Nyamata is home to about 22,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Rwanda.
  • It lies in the Eastern Province.
  • Kigali, the largest city in Rwanda, is about 30 km away.
  • Close by: Mugina (25 km), Ndera (28 km) and Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi (32 km).

A first date in Nyamata

Nyamata is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Mugina is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Nyamata: questions and answers

How far around Nyamata can I search?

Within 50 km of Nyamata there are 14 towns and cities — Kigali, Gitarama and Rwamagana among them — with more than 1.5 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Nyamata free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Nyamata and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Nyamata real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Nyamata?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Rwanda or abroad.

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