| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 14,606,000[1][2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Uganda, Tanzania, the DRC and Rwanda | |
| Languages | |
| Rutara languages | |
| Religion | |
| Belief in Ruhanga | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Great Lakes Bantu people |
The Rutara peoples (endonym: Banyakitara, Abanyakitara) are a group of closely related Bantu ethnic groups native to the African Great Lakes region. They speak mutually intelligible dialects and include groups such as the Banyoro, Banyankore, Banyarwanda and Bahaya.
- ^ "People Group profiles, lists, resources and maps | Joshua Project".
- ^ "People Groups Official Web Site". www.peoplegroups.org. Retrieved 2025-02-08.