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Kinigi, Rwanda
Northern Province · Rwanda
Kinigi is a small city in Northern Province, Rwanda with a population of 14,523. Elevation: 7,392 ft (2,253 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kinigi
Kinigi is a town in Northern Province, Rwanda, with a population of 17,305.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,523 |
| Population Density | 368 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,392 ft (2,253 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4426°, 29.5902° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.7 inches (1,415 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kinigi
Kinigi is a small city in Rwanda (Northern Province) with a population of 14,523. The city sits at an elevation of 7,392 feet (2,253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.
Climate in Kinigi
Kinigi has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Mar (18°C), the coldest is Jul (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1929 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Rwanda avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,392 ft (2,253 m) |
| Area | 39.4 sq mi (102.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4426°N, 29.5902°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 | - | - | 44 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Visoke (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 12 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 17 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 44 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in |
Kinigi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 49°F in January to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in Kinigi
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyabitsinde Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamwumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Musanze II Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bisate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Susa I Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapwende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Kinigi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | ||||
| Karisoke Exhibition | ||||
| Kigezi Home of Culture | ||||
| Ross Carr Museum And Gardens |
Libraries in Kinigi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisoro Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kinigi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biizi Trading centre | |||||
| Bunagana Markert | |||||
| Buturanya Training center | |||||
| Gatete market | |||||
| Gicuzi Market | |||||
| Gisasa | |||||
| Guriro Market | |||||
| Iryaruhuri Market | |||||
| Jenda Centre | |||||
| Kabaya Market | |||||
| Kalele | |||||
| Kanombe Market | |||||
| Kisoro Market | |||||
| Kisoro Old Market | |||||
| Kora Market | |||||
| Kukubo centre(muhima) | |||||
| Marché de Ndamugenga | |||||
| Masaka trading center. | |||||
| Mgahinga Irish potato multiplication farm | |||||
| Mubuga Bussines Center | |||||
| Mukamira Market | |||||
| Mukyibaya market | |||||
| Musanze Agricultural products markets | |||||
| Nateete | |||||
| Nkukigezi market | |||||
| Nyakagezi trading centre | |||||
| Rambura market | |||||
| Rasha Bussines Center | |||||
| Robert amazing Grace saloon | |||||
| Ruboy Gacaca trading centre | |||||
| Rugabano Market Center | |||||
| Rusiza market | |||||
| Sereri Market Center |
Hotels in Kinigi
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kinigi
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kinigi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kinigi
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kinigi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kinigi
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Large Airport |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Large Airport |
| Gisenyi Airport | GYI | Medium Airport |
| Savannah Airstrip | KHX | Medium Airport |
| Ishasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katanda Rusthuru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kayonza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rwindi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kinigi
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kampanga | |
| Mosque of Kinigi |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinigi
What is the population of Kinigi?
Kinigi has a population of 14,523 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 368 people per square mile, spread across 39.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kinigi?
Kinigi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.