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Gikongoro, Rwanda
Southern Province · Rwanda
Gikongoro is a small city in Southern Province, Rwanda with a population of 21,029. Elevation: 6,171 ft (1,881 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gikongoro
Gikongoro is a city in Nyamagabe district, Southern Province, Rwanda.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,029 |
| Population Density | 985 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.4640°, 29.5739° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Southern Province |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gikongoro
Gikongoro is a small city in Rwanda (Southern Province) with a population of 21,029. The city sits at an elevation of 6,171 feet (1,881 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Gikongoro
Gikongoro has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.2°C), the coldest is Jun (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1464 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4640°N, 29.5739°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 | - | - | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 107 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 112 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in |
Gikongoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Gikongoro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gikongoro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| King's Palace Museum | ||||
| Kwigira Museum |
Libraries in Gikongoro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ubumenyi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gikongoro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyizi Market | |||||
| Gasarenda Market | |||||
| Huye City Market | |||||
| Kopabinya Farm | |||||
| Nyamagabe Market | |||||
| Rugogwe | |||||
| Rwabayanga Market | |||||
| Sovu Market |
Hotels in Gikongoro
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gikongoro
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gikongoro
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gikongoro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gikongoro
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Large Airport |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Medium Airport |
| Butare Airport | BTQ | Small Airport |
| Gako Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirundo Airport | KRE | Small Airport |
| Mwumba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gikongoro
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero | Cultural | 2023 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gikongoro
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cyanika |
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What is the population of Gikongoro?
Gikongoro has a population of 21,029 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 985 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gikongoro?
Gikongoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.