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Karambi, Rwanda
Western Province · Rwanda
Karambi is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 29,726. Elevation: 6,178 ft (1,883 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 29,726 |
| Population Density | 806 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,178 ft (1,883 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.3170°, 29.2441° |
| 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 Karambi
Karambi is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 29,726. The city sits at an elevation of 6,178 feet (1,883 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 Karambi
Karambi 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 | 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 | 6,178 ft (1,883 m) |
| Area | 36.9 sq mi (95.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3170°N, 29.2441°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 | - | - | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 89 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 93 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 99 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| 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 | |
| July | 62°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 |
Karambi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 60°F in January 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").
Schools in Karambi
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSST Dominique Savio Karambi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Karambi
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Okapi (CD) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Svein (CD) | radio comunitaria | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Karambi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhinga Market | |||||
| Gasarenda Market | |||||
| Ingurube Market | |||||
| Karongi Market | |||||
| Kucyapa | |||||
| Rugali Market | |||||
| Rwesero Market | |||||
| Tyazo Market |
Airports Near Karambi
7 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 |
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What is the population of Karambi?
Karambi has a population of 29,726 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 806 people per square mile, spread across 36.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karambi?
Karambi 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.