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Musanze, Rwanda

Northern Province · Rwanda

Musanze is a large city in Northern Province, Rwanda with a population of 153,368. Elevation: 6,066 ft (1,849 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

153,368 Population 15,414/sq mi density
6,066 ft Elevation 1,849 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Musanze

Musanze is a sector, located in the district of the same name, in Northern Province, Rwanda, with a population of 47,720.

People

Population153,368
Density15,414/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Population153,368
Population Density15,414 / sq mi
Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Coordinates-1.4998°, 29.6350°
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 Musanze

Musanze is a large city in Rwanda (Northern Province) with a population of 153,368. The city sits at an elevation of 6,066 feet (1,849 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 Musanze

Musanze 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
Musanze 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 6,066 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

Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density15,414/sq mi
Coordinates-1.4998°N, 29.6350°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 82 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 121 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 109 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 101 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 81 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 M5.3 143 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 128 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 102 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 71 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 111 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 73 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 136 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 116 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 75 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 90 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 125 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 114 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 82 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 129 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 14 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 17 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 21 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 43 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 49 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 153 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Musanze 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").

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Colleges & Universities in Musanze

Institution Type Founded Website
Institute of Applied Sciences Ruhengeri University
Musanze Polytechnic University Visit →
National Police College College

Schools in Musanze

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gahondogo Primary School
Kabaya Primary School
Primary school Bukane
Muhabura integreted polytechnic college
École Techique de Formation Professionnelle
AEBR Musanze School
Primary School Shashi
Susa II Primary School
ND Fatima Primary School
Excel Daycare and Nursery School
Gashangiro II Primary School
Mubona Primary School
Gasiza Primary School
Rugeshi Primary School
Kanza Primary School
Sciences School
Sunrise Highschool
Rwanda Peace Academy
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Radio Stations near Musanze

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Musanze

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

Libraries in Musanze

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kisoro Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Musanze

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
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
Rusiza market
Sereri Market Center

Hotels in Musanze

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amahoro Guesthouse
Bamboo Inn
Best View Hotel
Centre Pastoral Notre De Fatima
Classic Lodge
Faradja Hotel
Fatima hotel
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Holy kand resort
Home Inn Hotel
Hotel Muhabura
La Locanda
La Paillotte Cyuza
La Palme Hotel
Makeri Residence
Montana Vista Hotel
National police college head office
NGH Guesthouse
Ruhondo Beach Resort
Snow Hotel
Venus Villa
Virunga Hotel
Virunga Lodge
Volcanoes Hotel

Restaurants in Musanze

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafeteria and bakery
Da giuliet
dino
Faster place
Green Garden
Green Garden Restaurant
Hotel Muhabura
INES Restaurant
La Paillotte
Lippia Restaurant
Monmartse Korean Restaurant
Musanze;Isange BF Restaurant
Nyirantarengwa
Petit Bruxelles
Quiver Bar
Shama
Volcana Lounge
Zahabu restaurant

Cafes in Musanze

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Africana Bistro
Amharo
Crema Coffee Shop
HOTEL SAINT ANNE
Il giardino verde
Migano
Migano

Clinics in Musanze

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic Mpore Rgvie Ltd
Policlinique de Musanze
Polyclinique Du Mont Nyamagumba
RW #11240692137
RW #769629887

Veterinaries in Musanze

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RW #6267615987
Zamurumusaruro Ltd

Bus Stations in Musanze

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Musanze Bus Park

Gas Stations in Musanze

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Endgen
Lake
Merez Station
Rubis
RW #262729127
SP
SP
UKOD OIL

Banks in Musanze

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACCESS Bank
Bank of Kigali
Bank of Kigali
BNR (National Bank of Rwanda)
Coge Bank
Ecobank
I&M Bank
KNB
National Bank of Rwanda
Zigama Credit and Savings Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Musanze

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Musanze

13 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Musanze

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Musanze Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Musanze

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
7th Day Adventist church
ADPR Bukane
AEBR Musanze
Anglican Cathedral
Church
NNyakimama
Rwaza

Explore Near Musanze

Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kigali
Elevation
1,883 m (6,178 ft)
Postal Code
000

Around Musanze

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 11
Pharmacies 19
Restaurants 16
Cafes 7
Bars 19
Supermarkets 1
Banks 9
Museums 1
Hotels 18
Parks 9
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Musanze

8 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (3)
  • • Grotte des Commandos
  • • Musanze Caves, main entrance
  • • Musanze Caves, second entrance
⛰️ Peaks (5)
  • • Mazinga
  • • Mount Sabyinyo 1st Peak
  • • Mount Sabyinyo 2nd Peak
  • • Mount Sabyinyo 3rd Peak
  • • Mugogo

🇷🇼 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 Musanze

What is the population of Musanze?

Musanze has a population of 153,368 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 15,414 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Musanze?

Musanze 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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