Kibuye, Rwanda

Western Province · Rwanda

Kibuye is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 12,325. Elevation: 4,856 ft (1,480 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,325 Population 461/sq mi density
4,856 ft Elevation 1,480 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Kibuye

Kibuye

Kibuye is a city in Karongi District, and the headquarters of the Western Province in Rwanda.

People

Population12,325
Density461/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Population12,325
Population Density461 / sq mi
Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Coordinates-2.0603°, 29.3478°
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Country🇷🇼 Rwanda
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kibuye

Kibuye is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 12,325. The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet (1,480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.

Climate in Kibuye

Kibuye has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (21°C), the coldest is Jun (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1414 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 68°F 16.2° / 25.9° 130.4
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 16.7° / 26.7° 137.7
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 16.4° / 26.7° 166.2
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 16.4° / 25.5° 182.4
May 19.7°C / 67°F 15.3° / 24.4° 95.5
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 13.9° / 24.2° 55.8
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 13.4° / 25.3° 21.1
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.8° 40.7
Sep 21°C / 70°F 15.5° / 27.4° 77.9
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 15.6° / 26.7° 123.4
Nov 20°C / 68°F 16.2° / 25.8° 239.8
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 16.3° / 25.3° 142.8
Kibuye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Rwanda avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates2.0603°S, 29.3478°E
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 43 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 56 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 51 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 49 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 44 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 61 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 72 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 46 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 59 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 117 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 47 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 117 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 56 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 38 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 95 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 98 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 48 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 130 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 64 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 61 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 63 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 69 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 74 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 84 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in

Kibuye has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kibuye

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mubuga Secondary School - - - -
Nyagahinga Primary School - - - -
Murama School Group - - - -
Kibingo Primary School - - - -
GS Rusuroro - - - -
College Sainte Marie Kibuye - - - -
Gatwaro primary school - - - -
EP Lumiere - - - -
GS Kibuye - - - -
Integrated Polytechnic Regional College - IPRC Karongi - - - -
GS Nyegabo - - - -
Adventiste de Kibuye School - - - -
Gasura - - - -
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Museums in Kibuye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Environment

Farmers Markets in Kibuye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karongi Market
Kibirizi market
Mwibereshi Kageyo Centre
Rugali Market

Hotels in Kibuye

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Bethanie
Cormoran Lodge
Golf Eden Rock
Holiday Hotel
Ituze lodge
Moriah Hill Hotel
Musasa basecamp
Palega Beach Inn
Rebero Kivu Resort
Romantic
Rushel Kivu Lodge
Rwiza Village Guest House

Restaurants in Kibuye

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joyce Restaurant
Libre Voyage
Magnificat
Murugwiro restaurant
Oroha Sunset Beach

Cafes in Kibuye

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chacha café
Cyber Cafe
Kivu Coffee Cup
Sailors Café

Castles in Kibuye

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chateau le Marara

Bus Stations in Kibuye

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karongi Bus station
Moto Stop
RW #317543929
RW #5255541208

Gas Stations in Kibuye

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merez
Rubis
Source oil Ltd

Banks in Kibuye

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GT Bank

Airports Near Kibuye

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goma International AirportGOMLarge Airport
Bukavu Kavumu AirportBKYMedium Airport
Gisenyi AirportGYIMedium Airport
Kamembe AirportKMEMedium Airport
Bulongo Kigogo Airport-Small Airport
Butare AirportBTQSmall Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kibuye

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mubuga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kigali
Elevation
1,457 m (4,780 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kibuye

What is the population of Kibuye?

Kibuye has a population of 12,325 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 461 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kibuye?

Kibuye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.

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