Cell · Mukingo Sector
# Mpanga

Mpanga is a cell of Rwanda in Mukingo Sector, Nyanza District, Southern Province. It covers 13.6 km². 13 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 13.6 km²
- 1,760 m typical elevation

## Where is Mpanga?

Mpanga lies in Mukingo Sector, Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other cells: Cyerezo, Gacu, Gatagara, Kavumu, Kiruli, Ngwa and Nkomero. By area it is the 132nd largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 17.9% of Mukingo Sector. The centre of Mpanga is about 54 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.3056° S, 29.7318° 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 Mpanga

### Nearby, outside Mpanga
- Mwina - Mausoleum · attraction, Rwesero 5.6 km
- Cyabakamyi Genocide Memorial · memorial, Nyabinyenga 5.8 km
- Nyanza Palace · castle or fort, Rwesero 6.1 km
- King's Palace Museum · museum, Rwesero 6.1 km
- Kwigira Museum · museum, Rwesero 7.1 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: Mpanga
- 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
- Kirundo Airport (KRE) · Kirundo 48 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 59 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:01, 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 Mpanga

Open gazetteers list 13 villages, towns and localities in Mpanga. Settlements here lie between about 1,692 m and 1,818 m above sea level (median 1,760 m).
- Agakomeye
- Birambo
- Kabaya
- Karambi
- Kinyinya
- Mpanga
- Nkinda
- Nyabisindu
- Nyakabuye
- Nyamazi
- Remera
- Rubaga
- Rukandiro

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

## Weather in Mpanga and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyanza District, the warmest month is Sep (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,269 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (191 mm) and the driest Jul (20 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and May to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 119 |
| Feb | 21 | 107 |
| Mar | 21 | 154 |
| Apr | 20 | 170 |
| May | 20 | 101 |
| Jun | 19 | 36 |
| Jul | 20 | 20 |
| Aug | 21 | 42 |
| Sep | 22 | 74 |
| Oct | 21 | 124 |
| Nov | 20 | 191 |
| Dec | 20 | 131 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mpanga
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Girubuzima Health Post Gatagara · Gatagara | 3.3 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Nyanza | 5.8 km | Map |
| ATM | Bank of Kigali · Butare | 33 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Nyanza | 5.7 km | Map |
| Hotel | Dayenu Hotel · Nyanza | 5.7 km | Map |
| Mall | commercil center · Matyazo | 32 km | Map |
| School | G.S. Nyabinyenga · Nyabinyenga | 5.6 km | Map |
| College | Hanika Anglican Integrated Polytechnic · Kavumu | 5.1 km | Map |
| Police station | Muhanga Prison · Ruli | 25 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 Mukingo Sector
- Cyerezo
- Gatagara
- Kiruli
- Ngwa
- Nkomero

## Quick answers
- Where is Mpanga? In Mukingo Sector, Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Mpanga? Cyerezo, Gacu, Gatagara, Kavumu, Kiruli, Ngwa and Nkomero
- What is there to see in Mpanga? Mwina - Mausoleum, Cyabakamyi Genocide Memorial, Nyanza Palace, King's Palace Museum
- What time zone is Mpanga in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mpanga? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mpanga? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mpanga? 13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mpanga? Settlements lie between 1,692 m and 1,818 m
- What is the best time to visit Mpanga? January to February and May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mpanga? Girubuzima Health Post Gatagara, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mpanga? Bank of Kigali, about 5.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mpanga? Bank of Kigali, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mpanga? Rubis, about 5.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mpanga? RW210604 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 13.6 km²
- P-code: RW210604
- Sector: Mukingo Sector

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