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Karengera, Rwanda
Western Province · Rwanda
Karengera is a mid-size city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 32,504. Elevation: 5,187 ft (1,581 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 32,504 |
| Population Density | 908 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,187 ft (1,581 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.5169°, 29.0326° |
| 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 Karengera
Karengera is a mid-size city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 32,504. The city sits at an elevation of 5,187 feet (1,581 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 Karengera
Karengera 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 | 5,187 ft (1,581 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5169°N, 29.0326°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: Nyiragongo (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 122 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 128 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in |
Karengera has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Karengera
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.S.St Justin Nyaruteja | — | — | — | — |
| E.P. Mwegera | — | — | — | — |
| E.P. Bunyereri | — | — | — | — |
| E.P. Mubuga | — | — | — | — |
| E.P. Rwinbogo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Karengera
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Okapi (CD) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Svein (CD) | radio comunitaria | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Karengera
| 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 Karengera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugarama Market | |||||
| Bugarama Site | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Rubyiro Site | |||||
| Rugali Market | |||||
| Rusizi Market | |||||
| Rwesero Market | |||||
| Tyazo Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Karengera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| De la Concorde kadutu |
Airports Near Karengera
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Medium Airport |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Medium Airport |
| Bulongo Kigogo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butare Airport | BTQ | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Karengera
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| centre psychiatrique SOSAME |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karengera
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mwezi | |
| Mwezi |
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What is the population of Karengera?
Karengera has a population of 32,504 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 908 people per square mile, spread across 35.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karengera?
Karengera 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.