Cell · Runda Sector
# Kabagesera

Kabagesera is a cell of Rwanda in Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It covers 11.0 km². 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 11.0 km²
- 1 mapped service
- 1,640 m typical elevation

## Where is Kabagesera?

Kabagesera lies in Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other cells: Buguri, Gihara, Gihinga, Muganza, Murehe and Sheli. By area it is the 262nd largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 21.5% of Runda Sector. The centre of Kabagesera is about 13 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9618° S, 29.9430° 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 Kabagesera

### Nearby, outside Kabagesera
- Nyemana Caves · cave, Gihara 4.2 km
- Kandt House Museum · museum, Akabahizi 12 km
- Kigali zoo for Moussa · zoo, Rwezamenyo i 12 km
- Gorilla Statue · monument, Kiyovu 13 km
- Nyamirambo Women's Centre · attraction, Biryogo 13 km
- Belgian Soldiers' Memorial · memorial, Kiyovu 13 km
- Kigali Genocide Memorial · museum, Ruhango 13 km
- Rebero Genocide Memorial · monument, Bwerankori 15 km
- Gikondo Expo Ground · attraction, Karambo 16 km
- Inemas arts gallery · attraction, Kamatamu 17 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Gacuriro 17 km
- Kigali Golf Course · attraction, Kamatamu 17 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: Kabagesera
- 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 22 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 85 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 Kabagesera

Open gazetteers list 7 villages, towns and localities in Kabagesera. Settlements here lie between about 1,527 m and 1,701 m above sea level (median 1,640 m).
- Bwirabo
- Kabagesera
- Muhambara
- Nkoto
- Rubuye
- Rugogwe
- Runda

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Kabagesera

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Birambo
- Rwamuhire

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 Kabagesera 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 Kabagesera
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Eye Clinic · Muganza | 3.1 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Kimisagara | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Meru · Sheli | 3.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Kanyinya Hills Hotel · Nyabugogo | 8.9 km | Map |
| Mall | M Peace Plaza · Kiyovu | 13 km | Map |
| School | Groupe Scolaire Saint Etienne Sheli · Sheli | 3.3 km | Map |
| College | Creme college · Kiyovu | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Nyabugogo Police Post · Kimisagara | 12 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 Kabagesera

Places mapped inside Kabagesera in open map data, by type.
- Pharmacies 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 Runda Sector
- Gihara
- Kagina
- Muganza
- Ruyenzi

## Quick answers
- Where is Kabagesera? In Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Kabagesera? Buguri, Gihara, Gihinga, Muganza, Murehe and Sheli
- What is there to see in Kabagesera? Nyemana Caves, Kandt House Museum, Kigali zoo for Moussa, Gorilla Statue
- What time zone is Kabagesera in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kabagesera? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Kabagesera? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kabagesera? 7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kabagesera? Settlements lie between 1,527 m and 1,701 m
- What is the best time to visit Kabagesera? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kabagesera? Eye Clinic, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kabagesera? Bank of Kigali, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kabagesera? Meru, about 3.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kabagesera? RW281202 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 11.0 km²
- P-code: RW281202
- Sector: Runda Sector

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