Rulenge, Tanzania

Kagera · Tanzania

Rulenge is a small city in Kagera, Tanzania with a population of 22,069. Elevation: 4,665 ft (1,422 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

22,069 Population
4,665 ft Elevation 1,422 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population22,069

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation4,665 ft (1,422 m)
Population22,069
Elevation4,665 ft (1,422 m)
Coordinates-2.7175°, 30.6325°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceKagera
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rulenge

Rulenge is a small city in Tanzania (Kagera) with a population of 22,069. The city sits at an elevation of 4,665 feet (1,422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Rulenge

Rulenge has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 28° 167.9
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 14.6° / 28.8° 188.7
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 28.9° 165.0
Apr 20.3°C / 69°F 14.8° / 27.6° 205.2
May 20.1°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.1° 76.6
Jun 19°C / 66°F 11.2° / 27° 21.5
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 10.3° / 27.8° 13.6
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 11.2° / 29.8° 65.8
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 13.4° / 30.6° 98.1
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 13.9° / 29.7° 161.8
Nov 20.3°C / 68°F 14.6° / 28.4° 266.1
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.4° 179.5
Rulenge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,665 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Tanzania avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,665 ft (1,422 m)
Coordinates2.7175°S, 30.6325°E
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 24, 2023.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 124 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 140 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 138 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 128 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 141 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 146 km
Sep 24, 2023 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.5 135 km
Feb 24, 2004 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi M4.5 138 km
May 21, 2015 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi M4.4 121 km
Apr 8, 2006 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda M4.2 119 km
May 23, 2021 19 km NW of Gitarama, Rwanda M4.2 141 km
Mar 25, 2009 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.0 127 km
Sep 25, 2010 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi M3.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 182 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 188 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
March 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in

Rulenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Rulenge

Institution Type Founded Website
Moonshine Training institute College - ,
Murgwanza class 2 College - ,
Murgwanza class 2 College - ,
Murgwaza colleage library College - ,
Teachers resource center College - ,

Schools in Rulenge

26 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Munjebwe Primary School - - - -
Nyakisasa Secondary School - - - -
Rhec Secondary School - - - -
Rulenge Secondary School - - - -
Ndomba Secondary School - - - -
Muyenzi Secondary School - - - -
Kanyinya Primary School - - - -
Muyenzi Primary School - - - -
Nyanzari Primary School - - - -
Murugaragara Primary School - - - -
Kumugamba Primary School - - - -
Ruhuba Primary School - - - -
Kibirizi Primary School - - - -
Gwenzaza Primary School - - - -
Chambale Primary School - - - -
Kumwendo Primary School - - - -
Rulenge Primary School - - - -
Rukira Primary School - - - -
Rubanga Primary School - - - -
Rulama Primary School - - - -
Goyagoya Primary School - - - -
Kashinga Primary School - - - -
Mumuhamba Primary School - - - -
Mbuba Primary School - - - -
Rulenge 'B' Primary School - - - -
Nyankende Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rulenge

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ishizwe FM - MP3

Libraries in Rulenge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ngara District Library0.0

Cafes in Rulenge

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Clinics in Rulenge

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kanyinya
Kazingati
Kazingati
Keza
Kumugamba
Mbuba
Muyenzi

Airports Near Rulenge

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kigali International AirportKGLLarge Airport
Gitega AirportGIDMedium Airport
Biharamulo Airport-Small Airport
Gako Airport-Small Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Nemba Airport-Small Airport
Ngara Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rulenge

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rulenge Catholic Diocese

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
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What is the population of Rulenge?

Rulenge has a population of 22,069 residents and is located in Tanzania..

What is the weather like in Rulenge?

Rulenge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

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