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Shyorongi, Rwanda

Northern Province · Rwanda

Shyorongi is a mid-size city in Northern Province, Rwanda with a population of 43,744. Elevation: 6,355 ft (1,937 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

43,744 Population 1,805/sq mi density
6,355 ft Elevation 1,937 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kigali Timezone

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About Shyorongi

Shyorongi is a town and sector in the Rulindo district of Northern Province, Rwanda.

People

Population43,744
Density1,805/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Population43,744
Population Density1,805 / sq mi
Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Coordinates-1.8544°, 29.9624°
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Country🇷🇼 Rwanda
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (849 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shyorongi

Shyorongi is a mid-size city in Rwanda (Northern Province) with a population of 43,744. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet (1,937 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kigali.

Climate in Shyorongi

Shyorongi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1085 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 27.5° 102.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 28.2° 97.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 27.3° 135.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 140.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / 26.4° 111.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 26.9° 29.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 27.2° 16.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 28.3° 36.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.7° 68.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 27.5° 115.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 147.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 26.9° 84.5
Shyorongi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Rwanda avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.8 km²)
Population Density1,805/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8544°N, 29.9624°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below Rwanda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 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 M6.2 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 128 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 123 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 115 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 109 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 131 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 114 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 77 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 103 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 126 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 136 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 119 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 131 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 111 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 20 km
Feb 5, 2008 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 141 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 135 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 61 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 69 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 69 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 88 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 98 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 184 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
April 67°F (20°C) 7.5 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Shyorongi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Shyorongi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rukingu inclusive educational model school
GS Bwenda
EP Nyarunyinya
GS Musagara
EP Muhondo
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Museums in Shyorongi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Kandt House Museum of Natural History
Kandt House Museum of Natural History
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Rwanda Art Museum

Libraries in Shyorongi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Centre de Documentation et de Pastorale0.0
Centre de Documentation et de Pastorale0.0
CST Library0.0
Rotary Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shyorongi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
COMO BUSINESS CENTER
COMO BUSINESS CENTER
Fruits market
Fruits market
Fruits shop
Gahanga Market
Kabeza Modern Market
Kagugu Minimarket
Kagugu Minimarket
Kicukiro Market
Kicukiro Market
Kicukiro Nyanza Market
Kicukiro Nyanza Market
Kimironko Market
Miyove Market
Mu Itunda
Nyamirambo Market Place
Remera Market
Remera Modern Market
Remera Modern Market
Zinia Market

Hotels in Shyorongi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Risiga Highland Resort

Clinics in Shyorongi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rutonde Secondary Health Post

Gas Stations in Shyorongi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
RW #11722160035

Breweries in Shyorongi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kweza Craft Brewery & Taproom
Kweza Craft Brewery & Taproom

Stadiums & Teams in Shyorongi

TeamLeagueDivision
Amahoro National Stadium
BK Arena
Kigali Pelé Stadium

Airports Near Shyorongi

14 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Shyorongi

47 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Advanced Medical Diagnostics Clinic, Kigali
Ahn - Kigali Dialysis Center
Avega Clinic
Biryogo Health Centre
Bon Berger
Centre Médical Orkide
CHUK Clinic
Clinic Galien
Clinique Bien Naitre
Clinique Du Carrefour Gikondo
Deus Est Neuro-Rehabilitation Center And Clinics
Deva Medical Center
Doctors' Plaza Clinic
Don de Dieu Clinic
Frontier Diagnostic Center
Girubuzima Health Post
Glamerc Polyclinic
Harmony
Harmony Clinic
Horebu Medical Clinic
Ijabo Clinic
Iranzi Clinic- Birth Centre
Ivuriro James
Kanimba Hospital
Kigali Dermatology Centre
Kigali Medical Center (KMC)
La Life Polyclinic Ent(Orl)
Le Bon Samaritain
Le Sauveur Dispensary
Lifecare (Multi-Speciality Clinic)
Max Cure Clinic
Medical Stange Clinic
MILLO CLINIC
Nyampeta Ladislas
Nyarurenzi Health Centre
Nyarutarama Medical Center
Polyclinique Du Plateau
Polyclinique La Croix Du Sud
Premium Medical Clinic
Primo Clinic
Sainte Elisa Clinic
Salem Clinic
Solamer Kimihurura Clinic
Tetero Health Post
The Health Hub
Ur - Polyclinic
Viva Clinic Ritco

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shyorongi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ADEPR Kanyinya
ADEPR Shyorongi
Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Shyorongi
Shyorongi

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 Shyorongi

What is the population of Shyorongi?

Shyorongi has a population of 43,744 residents and is located in Rwanda. The population density is 1,805 people per square mile, spread across 24.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shyorongi?

Shyorongi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

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