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Mabanza, Rwanda

Western Province · Rwanda

Mabanza is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 13,139. Elevation: 5,367 ft (1,636 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,139 Population 424/sq mi density
5,367 ft Elevation 1,636 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Mabanza

Ndzie is a Congolese surname. Notable people with the surname include:Loic Mabanza, French actor, dancer, filmmaker, choreographer and model
Vancy Mabanza, Burundian footballer

People

Population13,139
Density424/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Population13,139
Population Density424 / sq mi
Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Coordinates-2.0524°, 29.4092°
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 Mabanza

Mabanza is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 13,139. The city sits at an elevation of 5,367 feet (1,636 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 Mabanza

Mabanza 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
Mabanza 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. The area gets 357 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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,367 feet, a high-altitude location.

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)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.2 km²)
Population Density424/sq mi
Coordinates-2.0524°N, 29.4092°W
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 49 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 63 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 58 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 54 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 51 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 67 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 76 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 44 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 63 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 121 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 51 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 123 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 62 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 44 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 100 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 104 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 54 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 69 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 51 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 - - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 61 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 62 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 67 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 75 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 80 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

Mabanza 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 Mabanza

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rubengera 1 Primary School - - - -
TTC Rubengera - - - -
Mubuga Primary School - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Mushubati - - - -
Indatwa Primary School - - - -
Etoile Primary School - - - -
Mukore Primary School - - - -
Mpingamabuye Primary School - - - -
Gako Primary School - - - -
Rububa Primary School - - - -
Nyagasozi Primary School - - - -
AEBR Bumba - - - -
Sure Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Mabanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Environment

Farmers Markets in Mabanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karongi Market
Kibirizi market
Mwibereshi Kageyo Centre
Ngororero Market
Rugali Market

Cafes in Mabanza

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asaabe Café and Eatery

Veterinaries in Mabanza

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Pharmacy Rubengera

Bus Stations in Mabanza

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RW #435337212

Gas Stations in Mabanza

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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RW #3826919690

Airports Near Mabanza

10 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mabanza

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AEBR Kagano
AEBR Kibuye
Congo–Nile Divide
EPR Rubengera
Mushubati

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kigali

🇷🇼 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 Mabanza

What is the population of Mabanza?

Mabanza has a population of 13,139 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 424 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mabanza?

Mabanza 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. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.

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