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Bushenge, Rwanda
Western Province · Rwanda
Bushenge is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 22,624. Elevation: 5,719 ft (1,743 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 22,624 |
| Population Density | 1,251 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.4421°, 28.9824° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.8 inches (2,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bushenge
Bushenge is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 22,624. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet (1,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Bushenge
Bushenge has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Sep (19°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4421°N, 28.9824°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 | - | - | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 116 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 123 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in |
Bushenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 67°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Bushenge
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Okapi (CD) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Svein (CD) | radio comunitaria | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Bushenge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librairie SIM | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie SIM | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of ISDR Bukavu | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of ISDR Bukavu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bushenge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhinga Market | |||||
| Gaturika | |||||
| Gaturika | |||||
| Gishoma Modern Market | |||||
| Ingurube Market | |||||
| Kadashya | |||||
| Kadashya | |||||
| Karusharirizi | |||||
| Karusharirizi | |||||
| Kubadive | |||||
| Kubadive | |||||
| Kucyapa | |||||
| Limanga | |||||
| Limanga | |||||
| Marché Central de Bagira | |||||
| Marché Central de Bagira | |||||
| Marché Central de Kadutu | |||||
| Marché Central de Kadutu | |||||
| Marché de Chamwaki | |||||
| Marché de Chamwaki | |||||
| Marché de Kamagene | |||||
| Marché de Kamagene | |||||
| Marché de Mulwa | |||||
| Marché de Mulwa | |||||
| Marché de Mwanzi | |||||
| Marché de Mwanzi | |||||
| Marche Kibonge | |||||
| Marche Kibonge | |||||
| Marché Nguba | |||||
| Marché Nguba | |||||
| Marché Nyawera | |||||
| Marché Nyawera | |||||
| Marché Tubimbi | |||||
| Marché Tubimbi | |||||
| Nkafu Brasserie | |||||
| Petit Marché de Nyamiera | |||||
| Petit Marché de Nyamiera | |||||
| Petit Marché Nyarwizimya | |||||
| Petit Marché Nyarwizimya | |||||
| Rugali Market | |||||
| Rusizi Market | |||||
| Rwesero Market | |||||
| Tyazo Market |
Veterinaries in Bushenge
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bushenge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| De la Concorde kadutu |
Airports Near Bushenge
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Medium Airport |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Medium Airport |
| Bulongo Kigogo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bushenge
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| centre psychiatrique SOSAME |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bushenge
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nkanka Parish |
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What is the population of Bushenge?
Bushenge has a population of 22,624 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 1,251 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bushenge?
Bushenge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.