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Gisenyi, Rwanda
Western Province · Rwanda
Gisenyi is a large city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 172,357. Elevation: 4,793 ft (1,461 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Gisenyi
Gisenyi, historically rendered as Kisenyi, is the second largest city in Rwanda, located in the Rubavu district in Rwanda's Western Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 172,357 |
| Population Density | 818 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,793 ft (1,461 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.7028°, 29.2564° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.7 inches (1,415 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gisenyi
Gisenyi is a large city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 172,357. The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet (1,461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Gisenyi
Gisenyi has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Mar (18°C), the coldest is Jul (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1929 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,793 ft (1,461 m) |
| Area | 210.6 sq mi (545.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7028°N, 29.2564°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 | — | — | 33 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 20 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 31 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 33 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 37 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in |
Gisenyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in January to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Gisenyi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULK | University | — | — |
| ULK Gisenyi Campus | University | — | — |
Schools in Gisenyi
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noël Nyundo | — | — | — | — |
| Petit Seminaire de Nyundo | — | — | — | — |
| Buganamana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwufe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bunyoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kabujenje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rubavu Technical College - RTC | — | — | — | — |
| École internationale Isoko - La Source | — | — | — | — |
| Terrain des volontaires pour la paix CEPGL | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gisenyi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gisenyi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Carr Museum And Gardens |
Libraries in Gisenyi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole institute | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gisenyi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie | |||||
| Fruits and Vegetables market | |||||
| Jenda Centre | |||||
| Kora Market | |||||
| Mahoko Market | |||||
| Marché Amour | |||||
| Marché Cental de Virunga | |||||
| Marché de Birere | |||||
| Marché de Bweremana | |||||
| Marché Kisoko | |||||
| Marché Noire de Virunga Tora-Tina | |||||
| Mukamira Market | |||||
| Petit Marché Bigombe | |||||
| Petit Marché de Ki 30 | |||||
| Petit Marché Deux Antennes | |||||
| Rubavu Market | |||||
| Virunga Market |
Hotels in Gisenyi
19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gisenyi
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gisenyi
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gisenyi
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gisenyi
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gisenyi
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gisenyi
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gisenyi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gisenyi
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 |
| Kabale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gisenyi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iposita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gisenyi
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ADEPR Buhoko | |
| ADEPR Gisenyi | |
| AEBR Byahi | |
| AEBR Cyinyanzovu | |
| AEBR Gisenyi | |
| Busasamana | |
| Center d'Accueil Saint François Xavier | |
| Centre d'Accueil de l'Église Presbytérienne | |
| EAR | |
| Evangelical Friends church of Rwanda | |
| Evangelical Friends church of Rwanda | |
| Nyundo Cathedral | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventists |
Explore Near Gisenyi
Quick Facts
Around Gisenyi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gisenyi
3 places within 15 km
- • African Art Gallery
- • 1660 m
- • MUDJA
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What is the population of Gisenyi?
Gisenyi has a population of 172,357 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 818 people per square mile, spread across 210.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gisenyi?
Gisenyi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.