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Ruhuha, Rwanda

Eastern Province · Rwanda

Ruhuha is a small city in Eastern Province, Rwanda with a population of 5,842. Elevation: 4,911 ft (1,497 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

5,842 Population 305/sq mi density
4,911 ft Elevation 1,497 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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People

Population5,842
Density305/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Population5,842
Population Density305 / sq mi
Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Coordinates-2.3040°, 30.0513°
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Country🇷🇼 Rwanda
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ruhuha

Ruhuha is a small city in Rwanda (Eastern Province) with a population of 5,842. The city sits at an elevation of 4,911 feet (1,497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.

Ruhuha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,911 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Rwanda avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates-2.3040°N, 30.0513°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 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 M6.2 125 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 128 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 130 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 131 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 125 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 126 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 56 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 147 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 127 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 138 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 120 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 120 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 146 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 119 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 117 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 124 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 150 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 63 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 121 km
Feb 5, 2008 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 131 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 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 111 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 111 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 113 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 125 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
February 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.8 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Ruhuha has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in June to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ruhuha

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School Kigarama
AEBR Kigusa Primary School
Primary School Kigarama
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Cafes in Ruhuha

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kenomu Coffee Shop

Airports Near Ruhuha

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kigali International AirportKGLLarge Airport
Butare AirportBTQSmall Airport
Gako AirportSmall Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Mwumba AirportSmall Airport
Nemba AirportSmall Airport
Ngara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruhuha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AEBR Kigusa
Ruhuha

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 Ruhuha

What is the population of Ruhuha?

Ruhuha has a population of 5,842 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 305 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruhuha?

Ruhuha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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