Cell · Jali Sector
# Nyabuliba

Nyabuliba is a cell of Rwanda in Jali Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City. It covers 5.09 km². 3 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 5.1 km²
- 1,642 m typical elevation

## Where is Nyabuliba?

Nyabuliba lies in Jali Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City, Rwanda. It borders 6 other cells: Agateko, Karuruma, Nyamabuye, Nyamitanga, Nyamugari and Nyamweru. By area it is the 769th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 13.6% of Jali Sector. The centre of Nyabuliba is about 4.8 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9198° S, 30.0281° 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 Nyabuliba

### Nearby, outside Nyabuliba
- Kigali Genocide Memorial · museum, Ruhango 3.8 km
- Kandt House Museum · museum, Akabahizi 4.1 km
- Gorilla Statue · monument, Kiyovu 4.8 km
- Belgian Soldiers' Memorial · memorial, Kiyovu 5.7 km
- Kigali zoo for Moussa · zoo, Rwezamenyo i 6.2 km
- Nyamirambo Women's Centre · attraction, Biryogo 6.3 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Gacuriro 7.2 km
- Nyemana Caves · cave, Gihara 7.2 km
- Inemas arts gallery · attraction, Kamatamu 7.4 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Kamatamu 7.5 km
- Campaign Against Genocide Memorial · memorial, Kamukina 8.6 km
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum · museum, Kamukina 8.7 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: Nyabuliba
- 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 14 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:59, sunset around 18:00).

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 Nyabuliba

Open gazetteers list 3 villages, towns and localities in Nyabuliba. Settlements here lie between about 1,442 m and 1,704 m above sea level (median 1,642 m).
- Gitovu
- Murehe
- Nyamabuye

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

## Weather in Nyabuliba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gasabo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). 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 | 20 | 96 |
| Feb | 21 | 102 |
| Mar | 20 | 153 |
| Apr | 20 | 178 |
| May | 19 | 139 |
| Jun | 19 | 50 |
| Jul | 19 | 31 |
| Aug | 20 | 56 |
| Sep | 21 | 88 |
| Oct | 20 | 129 |
| Nov | 19 | 160 |
| Dec | 20 | 109 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nyabuliba
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Karuruma Hospital · Karuruma | 2.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Kimisagara | 3.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Engen · Kimisagara | 2.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Kanyinya Hills Hotel · Nyamweru | 2.0 km | Map |
| Mall | Chic Mall · Kiyovu | 4.2 km | Map |
| School | Muhima Primary School · Nyabugogo | 3.2 km | Map |
| College | Kigali Independent University · Ruhango | 3.2 km | Map |
| Police station | Nyabugogo Police Post · Kimisagara | 2.9 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 Jali Sector
- Agateko
- Buhiza
- Muko
- Nkusi
- Nyakabungo
- Nyamitanga

## Quick answers
- Where is Nyabuliba? In Jali Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City, Rwanda
- What borders Nyabuliba? Agateko, Karuruma, Nyamabuye, Nyamitanga, Nyamugari and Nyamweru
- What is there to see in Nyabuliba? Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kandt House Museum, Gorilla Statue, Belgian Soldiers' Memorial
- What time zone is Nyabuliba in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nyabuliba? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nyabuliba? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyabuliba? 3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nyabuliba? Settlements lie between 1,442 m and 1,704 m
- What is the best time to visit Nyabuliba? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nyabuliba? Karuruma Hospital, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nyabuliba? Bank of Kigali, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nyabuliba? Engen, about 2.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nyabuliba? RW120605 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 5.09 km²
- P-code: RW120605
- Sector: Jali Sector

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