All Countries
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).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Rulenge, Tanzania
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,069 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,665 ft (1,422 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.7175°, 30.6325° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Kagera |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.3 inches (947 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,665 ft (1,422 m) |
| Area | 1,522.2 sq mi (3,942.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.7175°N, 30.6325°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 (NCES 2022-23 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rulenge
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishizwe FM | - | MP3 |
Libraries in Rulenge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngara District Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Rulenge
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rulenge
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Rulenge
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Large Airport |
| Gitega Airport | GID | Medium Airport |
| Biharamulo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gako Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirundo Airport | KRE | Small Airport |
| Nemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngara Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rulenge
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Rulenge Catholic Diocese |
Quick Facts
🇹🇿 About Tanzania
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Rulenge.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Rulenge
What is the population of Rulenge?
Rulenge has a population of 22,069 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 1,522.2 square miles.
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. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.