Cell · Nyarubaka Sector
# Ruyanza

Ruyanza is a cell of Rwanda in Nyarubaka Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It covers 8.17 km². 8 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 8.2 km²
- 1,697 m typical elevation

## Where is Ruyanza?

Ruyanza lies in Nyarubaka Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other cells: Cyambwe, Gitare, Kambyeyi, Karengera, Kigusa, Kivumu and Nyagishubi. By area it is the 495th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 17.4% of Nyarubaka Sector. The centre of Ruyanza is about 29 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.0741° S, 29.8275° 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 Ruyanza

### Nearby, outside Ruyanza
- Queen Mother's House · ruins, Mubuga 10 km
- Kiboniyi Caves · cave, Gifumba 14 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: Ruyanza
- 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 37 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 80 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 Ruyanza

Open gazetteers list 8 villages, towns and localities in Ruyanza. Settlements here lie between about 1,659 m and 1,726 m above sea level (median 1,697 m).
- Bahimba
- Birambo
- Gatagara
- Gitega
- Kanombe
- Kavumu
- Ntikarama
- Tare

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

## Weather in Ruyanza 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 Ruyanza
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Kivumu Health Centre · Kivumu | 3.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Ecobank · Gahogo | 8.4 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Gas-Oil · Ruli | 4.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Grand Jardin · Ruli | 4.1 km | Map |
| Mall | M Peace Plaza · Kiyovu | 29 km | Map |
| School | Padri Vjeko VTC · Kivumu | 3.8 km | Map |
| College | Petit Seminaire Saint Leon Kabgayi · Gahogo | 8.5 km | Map |
| Police station | Muhanga Prison · Ruli | 7.1 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 Nyarubaka Sector
- Gitare
- Kambyeyi
- Kigusa
- Nyagishubi

## Quick answers
- Where is Ruyanza? In Nyarubaka Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Ruyanza? Cyambwe, Gitare, Kambyeyi, Karengera, Kigusa, Kivumu and Nyagishubi
- What is there to see in Ruyanza? Queen Mother's House, Kiboniyi Caves
- What time zone is Ruyanza in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ruyanza? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Ruyanza? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ruyanza? 8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ruyanza? Settlements lie between 1,659 m and 1,726 m
- What is the best time to visit Ruyanza? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ruyanza? Kivumu Health Centre, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ruyanza? Ecobank, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ruyanza? Gas-Oil, about 4.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ruyanza? RW280905 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 8.17 km²
- P-code: RW280905
- Sector: Nyarubaka Sector

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