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Nyabitekeli, Rwanda

Western Province · Rwanda

Nyabitekeli is a small city in Western Province, Rwanda with a population of 29,293. Elevation: 5,656 ft (1,724 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

29,293 Population 1,873/sq mi density
5,656 ft Elevation 1,724 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
87.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Nyabitekeli

Nyamasheke est une ville du Rwanda, capitale du district de Nyamasheke.

People

Population29,293
Density1,873/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain87.8 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Population29,293
Population Density1,873 / sq mi
Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Coordinates-2.3541°, 29.0298°
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Country🇷🇼 Rwanda
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation87.8 inches (2,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyabitekeli

Nyabitekeli is a small city in Rwanda (Western Province) with a population of 29,293. The city sits at an elevation of 5,656 feet (1,724 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.

Climate in Nyabitekeli

Nyabitekeli has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Sep (19°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 12.9° / 25.2° 156.0
Feb 19°C / 66°F 13.1° / 25.9° 154.1
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 13.2° / 26.3° 194.2
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 13.3° / 25.2° 206.0
May 18.4°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.5° 107.5
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.7° 61.2
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 22.8
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 26.1° 40.4
Sep 19°C / 66°F 12.3° / 26.5° 89.2
Oct 19°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.9° 187.6
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 25° 369.1
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 13.8° / 24.8° 205.5
Nyabitekeli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,656 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Rwanda avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.5 km²)
Population Density1,873/sq mi
Coordinates-2.3541°N, 29.0298°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 52 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 16 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 28 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 31 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 59 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 136 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 14 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 93 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 59 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 125 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 64 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 75 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 38 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 8 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 118 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 112 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 48 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 9 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 96 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 105 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 107 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 112 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Warmest
October 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 6.2 in

Nyabitekeli has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in January to 65°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Nyabitekeli

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Okapi (CD) MP3 96 kbps
Radio Svein (CD) radio comunitaria MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Nyabitekeli

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librairie SIM0.0
Librairie SIM0.0
Library of ISDR Bukavu0.0
Library of ISDR Bukavu0.0

Farmers Markets in Nyabitekeli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buhinga Market
Gaturika
Gaturika
Ingurube Market
Kadashya
Kadashya
Karusharirizi
Karusharirizi
Kubadive
Kubadive
Kucyapa
Limanga
Limanga
Marché Central de Bagira
Marché Central de Bagira
Marché Central de Kadutu
Marché Central de Kadutu
Marché de Chamwaki
Marché de Chamwaki
Marché de Kamagene
Marché de Kamagene
Marché de Mulwa
Marché de Mulwa
Marché de Mwanzi
Marché de Mwanzi
Marche Kibonge
Marche Kibonge
Marché Nguba
Marché Nguba
Marché Nyawera
Marché Nyawera
Marché Tubimbi
Marché Tubimbi
Nkafu Brasserie
Petit Marché de Nyamiera
Petit Marché de Nyamiera
Petit Marché Nyarwizimya
Petit Marché Nyarwizimya
Rugali Market
Rusizi Market
Rwesero Market
Tyazo Market

Stadiums & Teams in Nyabitekeli

TeamLeagueDivision
De la Concorde kadutu

Airports Near Nyabitekeli

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goma International AirportGOMLarge Airport
Bukavu Kavumu AirportBKYMedium Airport
Gisenyi AirportGYIMedium Airport
Kamembe AirportKMEMedium Airport
Bulongo Kigogo AirportSmall Airport
Butare AirportBTQSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nyabitekeli

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
centre psychiatrique SOSAME

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nyabitekeli

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Muyange

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 Nyabitekeli

What is the population of Nyabitekeli?

Nyabitekeli has a population of 29,293 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 1,873 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyabitekeli?

Nyabitekeli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.

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