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Bugaragara, Rwanda
Eastern Province · Rwanda
Bugaragara is a small city in Eastern Province, Rwanda with a population of 15,732. Elevation: 4,554 ft (1,388 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bugaragara
Rwimiyaga ist eine Stadt im Distrikt Nyagatare in der Ostprovinz von Ruanda.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,732 |
| Population Density | 133 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.2929°, 30.4077° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Eastern Province |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.6 inches (853 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bugaragara
Bugaragara is a small city in Rwanda (Eastern Province) with a population of 15,732. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet (1,388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Bugaragara
Bugaragara has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Sep (21.9°C), the coldest is Jun (20.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1331 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 118.1 sq mi (305.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2929°N, 30.4077°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 104 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 109 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Bugaragara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.3").
Farmers Markets in Bugaragara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUKOMO Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Bugaragara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bugaragara
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Large Airport |
| Savannah Airstrip | KHX | Medium Airport |
| Gabiro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ihanda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kabale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Mbarara Airport | MBQ | Small Airport |
| Milambi Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bugaragara?
Bugaragara has a population of 15,732 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 118.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bugaragara?
Bugaragara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.