Cell · Nyamiyaga Sector
# Ngoma

Ngoma is a cell of Rwanda in Nyamiyaga Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It covers 14.7 km². 12 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 14.7 km²
- 1,478 m typical elevation

## Where is Ngoma?

Ngoma lies in Nyamiyaga Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other cells: Bibungo, Bihembe, Kabashumba, Kidahwe, Mbati, Nteko and Nyarubuye. By area it is the 104th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 18.9% of Nyamiyaga Sector. The centre of Ngoma is about 19 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.0742° S, 29.9441° 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 Ngoma

### Nearby, outside Ngoma
- Nyemana Caves · cave, Gihara 16 km
- Rebero Genocide Memorial · monument, Bwerankori 17 km
- Kigali zoo for Moussa · zoo, Rwezamenyo i 17 km
- Nyamirambo Women's Centre · attraction, Biryogo 18 km
- Nyanza Genocide Memorial · memorial, Rukatsa 18 km
- Genocide Memorial Nyanza Kicukiro · memorial, Rukatsa 18 km
- Belgian Soldiers' Memorial · memorial, Kiyovu 18 km
- Kandt House Museum · museum, Akabahizi 19 km
- Gorilla Statue · monument, Kiyovu 19 km
- Gikondo Expo Ground · attraction, Karambo 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: Ngoma
- 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 25 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 91 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 06:00, 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 Ngoma

Open gazetteers list 12 villages, towns and localities in Ngoma. Settlements here lie between about 1,412 m and 1,592 m above sea level (median 1,478 m).
- Baramba
- Buhoro
- Kabahazi
- Kaburanjwili
- Kibumba
- Kinanira
- Kivugiza
- Maswa
- Murama
- Ngoma
- Rwenkeke
- Sagahara

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ngoma

Named natural and historic features inside Ngoma, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Byabariza
- Kabyirwa
- Kazabagarura

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ngoma and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kamonyi 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 Ngoma
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Nyamiyaga Health Centre · Kidahwe | 2.9 km | Map |
| Bank | BCR Nyamirambo Branch · Rwezamenyo ii | 17 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Gapco · Nkingo | 9.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hill View Hotel Lake Kivu · Ruriba | 15 km | Map |
| Mall | Gikondo Market · Karugira | 19 km | Map |
| School | Groupe Scolaire Saint Etienne Sheli · Sheli | 9.2 km | Map |
| College | College of Science and Technology · Kiyovu | 18 km | Map |
| Police station | Nyamirambo Police Station · Rwezamenyo i | 17 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 Nyamiyaga Sector
- Bibungo
- Kabashumba
- Kidahwe
- Mukinga

## Quick answers
- Where is Ngoma? In Nyamiyaga Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Ngoma? Bibungo, Bihembe, Kabashumba, Kidahwe, Mbati, Nteko and Nyarubuye
- What is there to see in Ngoma? Nyemana Caves, Rebero Genocide Memorial, Kigali zoo for Moussa, Nyamirambo Women's Centre
- What time zone is Ngoma in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ngoma? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Ngoma? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ngoma? 12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ngoma? Settlements lie between 1,412 m and 1,592 m
- What is the best time to visit Ngoma? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ngoma? Nyamiyaga Health Centre, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ngoma? BCR Nyamirambo Branch, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ngoma? Gapco, about 9.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ngoma? RW280805 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 14.7 km²
- P-code: RW280805
- Sector: Nyamiyaga Sector

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/nyamiyaga/ngoma/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.
