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Gihombo, Rwanda
Western Province · Rwanda
Gihombo is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 29,843. Elevation: 5,581 ft (1,701 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 29,843 |
| Population Density | 976 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.2190°, 29.2343° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.1 inches (1,449 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gihombo
Gihombo is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 29,843. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet (1,701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Gihombo
Gihombo has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (21°C), the coldest is Jun (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1414 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 976/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2190°N, 29.2343°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 | - | - | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 83 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 89 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in |
Gihombo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in June to 64°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Gihombo
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Okapi (CD) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Svein (CD) | radio comunitaria | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gihombo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Environment |
Farmers Markets in Gihombo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhinga Market | |||||
| Ingurube Market | |||||
| Karongi Market | |||||
| Kibirizi market | |||||
| Rugali Market | |||||
| Rwesero Market | |||||
| Tyazo Market |
Hotels in Gihombo
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gihombo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Large Airport |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Medium Airport |
| Gisenyi Airport | GYI | Medium Airport |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Medium Airport |
| Bulongo Kigogo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butare Airport | BTQ | Small Airport |
| Mwumba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gihombo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kibingo |
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What is the population of Gihombo?
Gihombo has a population of 29,843 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 976 people per square mile, spread across 30.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gihombo?
Gihombo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.