Cell · Kibangu Sector
# Ryakanimba

Ryakanimba is a cell of Rwanda in Kibangu Sector, Muhanga District, Southern Province. It covers 5.07 km².
- 5.1 km²

## Where is Ryakanimba?

Ryakanimba lies in Kibangu Sector, Muhanga District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 4 other cells: Gashorera, Gitega, Mubuga and Ruhango. By area it is the 772nd largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 10.6% of Kibangu Sector. The centre of Ryakanimba is about 43 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8222° S, 29.6895° E.

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Ryakanimba
- 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 53 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 53 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 18:01).

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.

## Landscape and landmarks of Ryakanimba

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Nyakibyeyi

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 Ryakanimba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Muhanga 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 Ryakanimba
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Gashorera Health Centre · Gashorera | 2.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Gahogo | 30 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kabaya Petroleum Station · Kabaya | 19 km | Map |
| Hotel | MATER DEI Motel · Gitarama | 29 km | Map |
| School | Gitega Primary School · Runyinya | 9.6 km | Map |
| College | Petit Seminaire Saint Leon Kabgayi · Gahogo | 31 km | Map |
| Police station | Muhanga Prison · Ruli | 30 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 Kibangu Sector
- Gisharu
- Gitega
- Jurwe
- Mubuga
- Rubyiniro

## Quick answers
- Where is Ryakanimba? In Kibangu Sector, Muhanga District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Ryakanimba? Gashorera, Gitega, Mubuga and Ruhango
- What time zone is Ryakanimba in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ryakanimba? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Ryakanimba? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Ryakanimba? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ryakanimba? Gashorera Health Centre, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ryakanimba? Bank of Kigali, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ryakanimba? Kabaya Petroleum Station, about 19 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ryakanimba? RW270306 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 5.07 km²
- P-code: RW270306
- Sector: Kibangu Sector

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