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Ngororero, Rwanda

Western Province · Rwanda

Ngororero is a mid-size city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 38,823. Elevation: 5,427 ft (1,654 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

38,823 Population 1,428/sq mi density
5,427 ft Elevation 1,654 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Ngororero

Ngororero is a sector and town in Rwanda.

People

Population38,823
Density1,428/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Population38,823
Population Density1,428 / sq mi
Elevation5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Coordinates-1.8628°, 29.6254°
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 Ngororero

Ngororero is a mid-size city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 38,823. The city sits at an elevation of 5,427 feet (1,654 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 Ngororero

Ngororero 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
Ngororero 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 5,427 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

Elevation5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Area27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²)
Population Density1,428/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8628°N, 29.6254°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 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 69 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 94 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 87 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 72 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 79 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 99 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 80 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 62 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 138 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 129 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 66 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 74 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 94 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 132 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 70 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 86 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 136 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 117 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 20 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 101 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 44 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 48 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 54 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 57 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 69 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 6.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in

Ngororero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ngororero

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gitega Primary School
Karambo
Nyagisagara Primary School
Kavamu A Secondary School
Mushyiga Primary School
TTC Muramba
Groupe Scolaire Muramba B
College de l'Immaculée Conception - CIC Muramba
Muramba A Primary School
Communautaire de Rucano - ESECOM Rucano Secondary School
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Farmers Markets in Ngororero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buringa Market
Cyome Market
Guriro Market
Jenda Centre
Kibirizi market
Mukamira Market
Mwibereshi Kageyo Centre
Ngororero Market

Hotels in Ngororero

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rufrabu

Bus Stations in Ngororero

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gatega Taxis Park
Ngororero

Airports Near Ngororero

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goma International AirportGOMLarge Airport
Kigali International AirportKGLLarge Airport
Gisenyi AirportGYIMedium Airport
Kamembe AirportKMEMedium Airport
Butare AirportBTQSmall Airport
Gako AirportSmall Airport
Kabale AirportSmall Airport
Katale AirportSmall Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Nemba AirportSmall Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ngororero

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Edwin
Kibango
Muramba

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kigali
Elevation
1,619 m (5,312 ft)

🇷🇼 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 Ngororero

What is the population of Ngororero?

Ngororero has a population of 38,823 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 1,428 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ngororero?

Ngororero 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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