Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali · Rwanda
Kigali is a major city in Kigali, Rwanda with a population of 1,132,686. Elevation: 5,059 ft (1,542 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kigali
Kigali, officially the City of Kigali also known as Kigali City, is the capital, largest city, and a province-level administrative unit of Rwanda. It is located near the country's geographic centre, in a landscape of rolling hills marked by valleys and ridges connected by steep slopes. As Rwanda's primate city, Kigali is a relatively young urban centre. Founded in 1907 as a German administrative outpost, it served as a minor administrative centre until it became the national capital at independence in 1962, shifting the main administrative focus away from Huye.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,132,686 |
| Population Density | 4,019 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.9500°, 30.0589° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Kigali |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.4 inches (849 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kigali
Kigali is a major city in Rwanda (Kigali) with a population of 1,132,686. The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet (1,542 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Kigali
Kigali has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1085 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9500°N, 30.0589°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 | - | - | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 84 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 84 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in |
Kigali has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kigali
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist University of Central Africa | University | - | , |
| African Leadership University Rwanda | University | - | , |
| AUCA Masters Program | University | - | , |
| Carnegie Mellon University Africa | University | - | , |
| Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda | University | - | , |
| College of Medicine and Health Science | University | - | , |
| College of Science and Technology | University | - | , |
| Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) Kigali | University | - | Visit → |
| Kigali Independent University (ULK) | University | - | , |
| Mount Kigali University | University | - | Visit → |
| Muyange Secondary School | College | - | , |
| University of Global Health Equity | University | - | , |
| University Of Lay Adventists of Kigali | University | - | , |
| University of Rwanda - College of Business and Economics | University | - | , |
Schools in Kigali
137+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Belge | - | - | - | - |
| KIM | - | - | - | - |
| CGFK School | - | - | - | - |
| Headmaster's Office | - | - | - | - |
| Computer Lab | - | - | - | - |
| Kacyiru Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint-Joseph School | - | - | - | - |
| Don Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Ikaze Block | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Kenya University Campus / Gitega | - | - | - | - |
| Fawe Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| C.G.F.K Classes block | - | - | - | - |
| Excella School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint-Andre School | - | - | - | - |
| University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies | - | - | - | - |
| KIM University | - | - | - | - |
| GR La Kermesse | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame de Citeaux Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Auca Masoro | - | - | - | - |
| Kid's 'Parent School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigali Parent's School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privèe Marie Axiliatrice | - | - | - | - |
| Faith and Hope Nursery School. | - | - | - | - |
| Rwiza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ARISE AND SHINE SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Ineza School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary school Nyanza | - | - | - | - |
| G.S Karembure | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRE SCOLAIRE de KABEZA | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee de KICUKIRO APADE | - | - | - | - |
| Institut de Formation Apostolique de Kimihurura | - | - | - | - |
| GITEGA Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Group Scolaire Kimisagara | - | - | - | - |
| Nyanza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| World Mission High School(WMHS) | - | - | - | - |
| SIT Study Abroad Education | - | - | - | - |
| International School of Kigali | - | - | - | - |
| Kagugu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| NUR SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | - | - | - | - |
| ADB High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee de Kigali Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint-André | - | - | - | - |
| Escaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Escaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Escaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gasave Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| APPAPEC Irebero School | - | - | - | - |
| La Colombière Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Hills Academy | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE ISLAMIQUE - KACYIRU | - | - | - | - |
| Kacyiru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| École Catholique Remera 1 | - | - | - | - |
| APPAPE College | - | - | - | - |
| La Fontaine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gikondo Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| G.S Kimironko I | - | - | - | - |
| Islamique Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mburabuturo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Saint Famille | - | - | - | - |
| Muhima Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| White Dove School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimihurura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimironko II Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamuhoza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| School of Architectur and Built Environment | - | - | - | - |
| Martyrs Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| École Antoine de Saint-Exupéry de Kigali | - | - | - | - |
| Kagarama Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Ignatius School, Kigali | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Ignatius High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigali Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Mary School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scholaire Saint Joseph Gahanga I | - | - | - | - |
| École Belge | - | - | - | - |
| CGFK School | - | - | - | - |
| Headmaster's Office | - | - | - | - |
| Computer Lab | - | - | - | - |
| Kacyiru Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint-Joseph School | - | - | - | - |
| Don Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Ikaze Block | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Kenya University Campus / Gitega | - | - | - | - |
| Fawe Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| C.G.F.K Classes block | - | - | - | - |
| Saint-Andre School | - | - | - | - |
| University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame de Citeaux Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privèe Marie Axiliatrice | - | - | - | - |
| Faith and Hope Nursery School. | - | - | - | - |
| Primary school Nyanza | - | - | - | - |
| G.S Karembure | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee de KICUKIRO APADE | - | - | - | - |
| Institut de Formation Apostolique de Kimihurura | - | - | - | - |
| GITEGA Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Group Scolaire Kimisagara | - | - | - | - |
| Nyanza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| World Mission High School(WMHS) | - | - | - | - |
| SIT Study Abroad Education | - | - | - | - |
| International School of Kigali | - | - | - | - |
| Kagugu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| NUR SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | - | - | - | - |
| ADB High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee de Kigali Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint-André | - | - | - | - |
| Escaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Escaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Intwali Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Escaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gasave Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| APPAPEC Irebero School | - | - | - | - |
| La Colombière Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Hills Academy | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE ISLAMIQUE - KACYIRU | - | - | - | - |
| Kacyiru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| APPAPE College | - | - | - | - |
| Gikondo Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Islamique Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mburabuturo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Saint Famille | - | - | - | - |
| Muhima Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| White Dove School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimihurura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamuhoza Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| School of Architectur and Built Environment | - | - | - | - |
| École Antoine de Saint-Exupéry de Kigali | - | - | - | - |
| Kagarama Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scholaire Saint Joseph Gahanga I | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kigali
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kigali
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign Against Genocide Museum | ||||
| Campaign Against Genocide Museum | ||||
| Kandt House Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Kandt House Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Kigali Genocide Memorial | ||||
| Kigali Genocide Memorial | ||||
| Rwanda Art Museum |
Libraries in Kigali
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentation et de Pastorale | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentation et de Pastorale | 0.0 | |||||
| CST Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rotary Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kigali
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMO BUSINESS CENTER | |||||
| COMO BUSINESS CENTER | |||||
| Fruits market | |||||
| Fruits market | |||||
| Fruits shop | |||||
| Gahanga Market | |||||
| Kabeza Modern Market | |||||
| Kagugu Minimarket | |||||
| Kagugu Minimarket | |||||
| Kicukiro Market | |||||
| Kicukiro Market | |||||
| Kicukiro Nyanza Market | |||||
| Kicukiro Nyanza Market | |||||
| Kimironko Market | |||||
| Mu Itunda | |||||
| Nyamirambo Market Place | |||||
| Remera Market | |||||
| Remera Modern Market | |||||
| Remera Modern Market | |||||
| Zinia Market |
Hotels in Kigali
101 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kigali
141 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kigali
51 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kigali
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kigali
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kigali
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kigali
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kigali
42 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kigali
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kigali
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kigali
12 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kigali
53 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kigali
45 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kigali
10 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kigali
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kigali
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kweza Craft Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Kweza Craft Brewery & Taproom |
Stadiums & Teams in Kigali
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Amahoro National Stadium | ||
| BK Arena | ||
| Kigali Pelé Stadium |
Airports Near Kigali
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Large Airport |
| Butare Airport | BTQ | Small Airport |
| Gabiro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gako Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirundo Airport | KRE | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Milambi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kigali
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| dormitories | |
| iPOSITA |
Treatment Centers in Kigali
47 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Medical Diagnostics Clinic, Kigali | ||
| Ahn - Kigali Dialysis Center | ||
| Avega Clinic | ||
| Biryogo Health Centre | ||
| Bon Berger | ||
| Centre Médical Orkide | ||
| CHUK Clinic | ||
| Clinic Galien | ||
| Clinique Bien Naitre | ||
| Clinique Du Carrefour Gikondo | ||
| Deus Est Neuro-Rehabilitation Center And Clinics | ||
| Deva Medical Center | ||
| Doctors' Plaza Clinic | ||
| Don de Dieu Clinic | ||
| Frontier Diagnostic Center | ||
| Girubuzima Health Post | ||
| Glamerc Polyclinic | ||
| Harmony | ||
| Harmony Clinic | ||
| Horebu Medical Clinic | ||
| Ijabo Clinic | ||
| Iranzi Clinic- Birth Centre | ||
| Ivuriro James | ||
| Kanimba Hospital | ||
| Kigali Dermatology Centre | ||
| Kigali Medical Center (KMC) | ||
| La Life Polyclinic Ent(Orl) | ||
| Le Bon Samaritain | ||
| Le Sauveur Dispensary | ||
| Lifecare (Multi-Speciality Clinic) | ||
| Max Cure Clinic | ||
| Medical Stange Clinic | ||
| MILLO CLINIC | ||
| Nyampeta Ladislas | ||
| Nyarurenzi Health Centre | ||
| Nyarutarama Medical Center | ||
| Polyclinique Du Plateau | ||
| Polyclinique La Croix Du Sud | ||
| Premium Medical Clinic | ||
| Primo Clinic | ||
| Sainte Elisa Clinic | ||
| Salem Clinic | ||
| Solamer Kimihurura Clinic | ||
| Tetero Health Post | ||
| The Health Hub | ||
| Ur - Polyclinic | ||
| Viva Clinic Ritco |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kigali
148 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 7 days advantist church | |
| 7th Day Adventist Kibagabaga | |
| ADEPR Kabeza | |
| ADEPR Kanyinya | |
| ADEPR Kimihurura | |
| ADEPR Kimihurura | |
| ADEPR Shell | |
| ADEPR Shell | |
| ADPR Karembure | |
| ADPR Karembure | |
| ADPR MUBUGA | |
| ADPR MUBUGA | |
| Adventist Church | |
| Adventist church | |
| Adventist Church | |
| Adventiste du Septieme Jour de Kimihurura Church | |
| Adventiste du Septieme Jour de Kimihurura Church | |
| Adventiste du Septieme Jour Nyamirambo Church | |
| Adventiste du Septieme Jour Nyamirambo Church | |
| AEBR Kacyiru |
Quick Facts
Around Kigali
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kigali
2 places within 15 km
- • Nyemana Caves
- • Mount Jali
🇷🇼 About Rwanda
Frequently Asked Questions About Kigali
What is the population of Kigali?
Kigali has a population of 1,132,686 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 4,019 people per square mile, spread across 281.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kigali?
Kigali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.
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