Sign In Register

Kibungo, Rwanda

Eastern Province · Rwanda

Kibungo is a mid-size city in Eastern Province, Rwanda with a population of 46,240. Elevation: 5,272 ft (1,607 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

46,240 Population 1,728/sq mi density
5,272 ft Elevation 1,607 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

Discover Kibungo, Rwanda

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Kibungo

Kibungo

Kibungo is a town and sector in the Republic of Rwanda. It is the political, administrative and commercial capital of Ngoma District. In 1998, Kibungo became the site of at least four of Rwanda's last 22 executions. All of the convicts were executed for crimes related to the 1994 genocide.

People

Population46,240
Density1,728/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Population46,240
Population Density1,728 / sq mi
Elevation5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Coordinates-2.1597°, 30.5427°
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Country🇷🇼 Rwanda
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (984 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kibungo

Kibungo is a mid-size city in Rwanda (Eastern Province) with a population of 46,240. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet (1,607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.

Climate in Kibungo

Kibungo has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28.1° 144.9
Feb 21°C / 70°F 14.8° / 29° 168.8
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 14.6° / 28.9° 137.8
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 15.1° / 27.5° 217.3
May 20.3°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.1° 90.5
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 12° / 27.1° 31.4
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 10.9° / 27.9° 20.2
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 11.9° / 29.7° 56.0
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 13.9° / 30.1° 107.5
Oct 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 29.3° 158.7
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 27.6° 201.1
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 27.5° 149.7
Kibungo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Rwanda avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Area26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²)
Population Density1,728/sq mi
Coordinates-2.1597°N, 30.5427°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 24, 2023.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 113 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 92 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 142 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 135 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 136 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 110 km
May 26, 2021 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 143 km
Sep 24, 2023 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.5 120 km
May 23, 2021 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 134 km
May 27, 2021 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 138 km
May 25, 2021 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 136 km
May 26, 2021 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 142 km
May 26, 2021 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 144 km
May 25, 2021 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 143 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 148 km
May 25, 2021 5 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 149 km
May 27, 2021 17 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.3 142 km
May 25, 2021 16 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.3 135 km
May 23, 2021 17 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.3 139 km
May 25, 2021 18 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 129 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 141 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 142 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 160 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in

Kibungo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Kibungo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
AEBR Gitwe
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Kibungo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ishizwe FM (TZ) MP3

Farmers Markets in Kibungo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nzige Market Place

Hotels in Kibungo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Gate Hotel
Umbrella Pine Guesthouse

Restaurants in Kibungo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belle Vie

Clinics in Kibungo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kabakanda

Bus Stations in Kibungo

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nyakarambi Bus Station
Taxi Park
Taxipark

Gas Stations in Kibungo

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kobil
RW #2521234756
RW #6263703790
Source Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Kibungo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kibungo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kigali International AirportKGLLarge Airport
Gabiro AirportSmall Airport
Gako AirportSmall Airport
Ihanda AirstripSmall Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Mwumba AirportSmall Airport
Nemba AirportSmall Airport
Ngara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kibungo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Mosque
Rukira

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kigali
Elevation
1,820 m (5,971 ft)

🇷🇼 About Rwanda

Capital Kigali
Population 12,301,939
Area 26,338 km²
GDP (USD) $14,331,722,703
GDP per capita $1,027
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 67.8 years
Internet users 34.2%
Urban population 28.9%
Currency RWF (Franc)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda
Calling code +250
TLD .rw
Driving side right

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Kibungo.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Kibungo

What is the population of Kibungo?

Kibungo has a population of 46,240 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 1,728 people per square mile, spread across 26.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kibungo?

Kibungo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Kibungo with another city: