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Kora, Rwanda
Western Province · Rwanda
Kora is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 15,134. Elevation: 8,117 ft (2,474 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kora
Bigogwe is a town and sector in Nyabihu District, Western Province in Rwanda, with a population of 34,439 and an area of 52.22 square kilometers.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,134 |
| Population Density | 493 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,117 ft (2,474 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.6101°, 29.4450° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| Country | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
| State / Province | Western 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 Kora
Kora is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 15,134. The city sits at an elevation of 8,117 feet (2,474 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 Kora
Kora 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 | 8,117 ft (2,474 m) |
| Area | 30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6101°N, 29.4450°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 | - | - | 35 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 12 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 18 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in |
Kora has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 49°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (1.1").
Museums in Kora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | ||||
| Karisoke Exhibition | ||||
| Ross Carr Museum And Gardens |
Libraries in Kora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole institute | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie | |||||
| Fruits and Vegetables market | |||||
| Guriro Market | |||||
| Jenda Centre | |||||
| Kora Market | |||||
| Mahoko Market | |||||
| Marché Cental de Virunga | |||||
| Marché de Birere | |||||
| Marché Kisoko | |||||
| Marché Noire de Virunga Tora-Tina | |||||
| Mukamira Market | |||||
| Musanze Agricultural products markets | |||||
| Ngororero Market | |||||
| Petit Marché Bigombe | |||||
| Petit Marché de Ki 30 | |||||
| Petit Marché Deux Antennes | |||||
| Rubavu Market | |||||
| Virunga Market |
Hotels in Kora
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kora
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kora
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kora
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kora
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kora
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Large Airport |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Large Airport |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Medium Airport |
| Gisenyi Airport | GYI | Medium Airport |
| Gako Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kayonza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kora
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AEBR Kijote | |
| Church |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kora
What is the population of Kora?
Kora has a population of 15,134 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 493 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kora?
Kora 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.