Cell · Gikomero Sector
# Munini

Munini is a cell of Rwanda in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City. It covers 6.77 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 6.8 km²
- 1,848 m typical elevation

## Where is Munini?

Munini lies in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City, Rwanda. It borders 7 other cells: Gasagara, Gicaca, Kibara, Kinyana, Mbandazi, Mukuyu and Murambi. By area it is the 629th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 19.3% of Gikomero Sector. The centre of Munini is about 20 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8813° S, 30.2220° E.

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Munini

### Nearby, outside Munini
- Bambino Super City · theme park, Nyagahinga 11 km
- Umusambi Village · zoo, Nyagahinga 12 km
- Crashed Plane · attraction, Kamashashi 12 km
- Remnants of 9XR-NN · ruins, Kamashashi 12 km
- Rwanda Art Museum · museum, Kamashashi 12 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Kamatamu 16 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Gacuriro 16 km
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum · museum, Kamukina 16 km
- Campaign Against Genocide Memorial · memorial, Kamukina 16 km
- Inemas arts gallery · attraction, Kamatamu 16 km
- Gikondo Expo Ground · attraction, Karambo 18 km
- Kigali Genocide Memorial · museum, Ruhango 19 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Munini
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Country calling code +250
- Languages Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Plug types Type C, E, G · 230 V
- Driving side Right

### Nearest airports
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 13 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 112 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:58, sunset around 17:59).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Munini

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Munini. Settlements here lie between about 1,677 m and 1,848 m above sea level (median 1,848 m).
- Kabere
- Kibobo
- Munini
- Mutokerezwa

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Munini and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gasabo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 307 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,291 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (178 mm) and the driest Jul (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to February and June to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 18 | 96 |
| Feb | 19 | 102 |
| Mar | 18 | 153 |
| Apr | 18 | 178 |
| May | 17 | 139 |
| Jun | 17 | 50 |
| Jul | 17 | 31 |
| Aug | 18 | 56 |
| Sep | 19 | 88 |
| Oct | 18 | 129 |
| Nov | 17 | 160 |
| Dec | 18 | 109 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Munini
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Alliance Arena Clinic · Gasagara | 6.3 km | Map |
| Bank | Eco Bank Kimironko · Nyagatovu | 13 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Hashi Energy · Ruhanga | 8.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Infinity Hotel · Kibagabaga | 11 km | Map |
| Mall | Centre Commercial de Masaka · Cyimo | 13 km | Map |
| School | Daystar Nursery and Primary School · Mvuzo | 8.1 km | Map |
| College | Carnegie Mellon University Africa · Kinyaga | 9.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Police Station Checkins · Masoro | 11 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other cells in Gikomero Sector
- Gasagara
- Gicaca
- Kibara
- Murambi

## Quick answers
- Where is Munini? In Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City, Rwanda
- What borders Munini? Gasagara, Gicaca, Kibara, Kinyana, Mbandazi, Mukuyu and Murambi
- What is there to see in Munini? Bambino Super City, Umusambi Village, Crashed Plane, Remnants of 9XR-NN
- What time zone is Munini in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Munini? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Munini? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Munini? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Munini? Settlements lie between 1,677 m and 1,848 m
- What is the best time to visit Munini? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Munini? Alliance Arena Clinic, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Munini? Eco Bank Kimironko, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Munini? Hashi Energy, about 8.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Munini? RW120304 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 6.77 km²
- P-code: RW120304
- Sector: Gikomero Sector

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/gikomero/munini/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.
