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Mukingo, Rwanda

Northern Province · Rwanda

Mukingo is a small city in Northern Province, Rwanda with a population of 15,695. Elevation: 7,251 ft (2,210 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,695 Population 606/sq mi density
7,251 ft Elevation 2,210 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Mukingo

Mukingo

Busogo is a town and sector of Musanze district, Northern Province, Rwanda.

People

Population15,695
Density606/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,251 ft (2,210 m)
Population15,695
Population Density606 / sq mi
Elevation7,251 ft (2,210 m)
Coordinates-1.5394°, 29.5558°
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Country🇷🇼 Rwanda
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mukingo

Mukingo is a small city in Rwanda (Northern Province) with a population of 15,695. The city sits at an elevation of 7,251 feet (2,210 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 Mukingo

Mukingo 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 12.1° / 23.5° 145.3
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 12.3° / 24.4° 136.5
Mar 18°C / 64°F 12.2° / 24.9° 221.0
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 24.1° 249.9
May 17.7°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.7° 145.0
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.7° 85.4
Jul 16.5°C / 62°F 10° / 23.1° 45.6
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 10.3° / 24.1° 72.1
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.4° / 24.5° 152.3
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 24.3° 195.4
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 12.8° / 23.6° 302.9
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 12.5° / 23.4° 177.6
Mukingo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,251 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Rwanda avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,251 ft (2,210 m)
Area25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²)
Population Density606/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5394°N, 29.5558°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 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 72 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 111 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 99 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 91 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 71 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 129 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 149 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 119 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 98 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 63 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 114 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 63 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 127 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 109 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 66 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 80 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 116 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 105 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 81 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 136 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 - - 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 12 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 22 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 34 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 42 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 160 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
November 62°F (16°C) 6.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Mukingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in January to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Mukingo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ubuyanja Rusambu Primary School - - - -
Ubuyanja Nyarubara Primary School - - - -
Kabere Primary School - - - -
Kitabura School Group - - - -
Rwinzovu School Group - - - -
Muhingo Primary School - - - -
Mubago Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Mukingo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Karisoke Exhibition
Ross Carr Museum And Gardens

Farmers Markets in Mukingo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biizi Trading centre
Bunagana Markert
Gicuzi Market
Gisasa
Guriro Market
Iryaruhuri Market
Jenda Centre
Kabaya Market
Kalele
Kanombe Market
Kora Market
Mahoko Market
Mgahinga Irish potato multiplication farm
Mukamira Market
Musanze Agricultural products markets
Nyakagezi trading centre
Robert amazing Grace saloon
Sereri Market Center

Stadiums & Teams in Mukingo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mukingo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goma International AirportGOMLarge Airport
Kigali International AirportKGLLarge Airport
Gisenyi AirportGYIMedium Airport
Gako Airport-Small Airport
Kabale Airport-Small Airport
Katale Airport-Small Airport
Katanda Rusthuru Airport-Small Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru Airport-Small Airport
Rwindi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mukingo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church

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 Mukingo

What is the population of Mukingo?

Mukingo has a population of 15,695 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 606 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mukingo?

Mukingo 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.

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