Cell · Rukoma Sector
# Bugoba

Bugoba is a cell of Rwanda in Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It covers 5.32 km². 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 5.3 km²
- 1 mapped service
- 1,718 m typical elevation

## Where is Bugoba?

Bugoba lies in Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 4 other cells: Gishyeshye, Kabuga, Mwirute and Taba. By area it is the 756th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 10.3% of Rukoma Sector. The centre of Bugoba is about 16 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9060° S, 29.9207° 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 Bugoba

### Nearby, outside Bugoba
- Nyemana Caves · cave, Gihara 5.5 km
- Kandt House Museum · museum, Akabahizi 15 km
- Kigali Genocide Memorial · museum, Ruhango 16 km
- Gorilla Statue · monument, Kiyovu 16 km
- Kigali zoo for Moussa · zoo, Rwezamenyo i 16 km
- Belgian Soldiers' Memorial · memorial, Kiyovu 17 km
- Nyamirambo Women's Centre · attraction, Biryogo 17 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Gacuriro 19 km
- Inemas arts gallery · attraction, Kamatamu 19 km
- Rebero Genocide Memorial · monument, Bwerankori 19 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Kamatamu 20 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: Bugoba
- 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 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 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 Bugoba

Open gazetteers list 6 villages, towns and localities in Bugoba. Settlements here lie between about 1,692 m and 1,795 m above sea level (median 1,718 m).
- Bugoba
- Cyeru
- Gatare
- Kabuga
- Nyarurama
- Nyenge

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

## Weather in Bugoba 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 Bugoba
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Bugoba Health Post · Bugoba | 0.1 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Kimisagara | 14 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Meru · Sheli | 9.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Kanyinya Hills Hotel · Nyamweru | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | Chic Mall · Kiyovu | 16 km | Map |
| School | Groupe Scolaire Saint Etienne Sheli · Sheli | 9.9 km | Map |
| College | Kigali Independent University · Ruhango | 15 km | Map |
| Police station | Nyabugogo Police Post · Kimisagara | 14 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bugoba

Places mapped inside Bugoba in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1

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

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other cells in Rukoma Sector
- Buguri
- Gishyeshye
- Murehe
- Mwirute
- Taba

## Quick answers
- Where is Bugoba? In Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Bugoba? Gishyeshye, Kabuga, Mwirute and Taba
- What is there to see in Bugoba? Nyemana Caves, Kandt House Museum, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Gorilla Statue
- What time zone is Bugoba in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Bugoba? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Bugoba? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bugoba? 6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bugoba? Settlements lie between 1,692 m and 1,795 m
- What is the best time to visit Bugoba? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bugoba? Bugoba Health Post, about 0.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bugoba? Bank of Kigali, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bugoba? Meru, about 9.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bugoba? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bugoba? RW281101 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 5.32 km²
- P-code: RW281101
- Sector: Rukoma Sector

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