Cell · Muyira Sector
# Nyamiyaga

Nyamiyaga is a cell of Rwanda in Muyira Sector, Nyanza District, Southern Province. It covers 14.2 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 14.2 km²
- 1,522 m typical elevation

## Where is Nyamiyaga?

Nyamiyaga lies in Muyira Sector, Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other cells: Gati, Migina, Nyamure, Nyundo and Rwotso. By area it is the 116th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 17.6% of Muyira Sector. The centre of Nyamiyaga is about 49 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.3435° S, 29.8544° 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 Nyamiyaga

### Nearby, outside Nyamiyaga
- Kwigira Museum · museum, Rwesero 13 km
- Nyanza Palace · castle or fort, Rwesero 13 km
- King's Palace Museum · museum, Rwesero 13 km
- Mwina - Mausoleum · attraction, Rwesero 13 km
- Cyabakamyi Genocide Memorial · memorial, Nyabinyenga 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: Nyamiyaga
- 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 35 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 52 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 Nyamiyaga

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Nyamiyaga. Settlements here lie between about 1,507 m and 1,546 m above sea level (median 1,522 m).
- Gihama
- Kabuye
- Kiniga
- Nzovi
- Rugese

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Nyamiyaga

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Bahimba
- Nyabubare
- Rukeli

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 Nyamiyaga 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 Nyamiyaga
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Nyamure Health Centre · Migina | 1.5 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Nyanza | 11 km | Map |
| ATM | Bank of Kigali · Butare | 31 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kavumu | 9.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | Quality Inn Nyanza · Gahondo | 11 km | Map |
| Mall | commercil center · Matyazo | 32 km | Map |
| School | Institute Of Legal Practice And Development, Nyanza Campus(ILPD) · Nyanza | 12 km | Map |
| College | Hanika Anglican Integrated Polytechnic · Kavumu | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | Police Station of Taba · Butare | 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 Muyira Sector
- Gati
- Migina
- Nyamure
- Nyundo

## Quick answers
- Where is Nyamiyaga? In Muyira Sector, Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Nyamiyaga? Gati, Migina, Nyamure, Nyundo and Rwotso
- What is there to see in Nyamiyaga? Kwigira Museum, Nyanza Palace, King's Palace Museum, Mwina - Mausoleum
- What time zone is Nyamiyaga in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nyamiyaga? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nyamiyaga? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyamiyaga? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nyamiyaga? Settlements lie between 1,507 m and 1,546 m
- What is the best time to visit Nyamiyaga? January to February and May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nyamiyaga? Nyamure Health Centre, about 1.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nyamiyaga? Bank of Kigali, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nyamiyaga? Bank of Kigali, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nyamiyaga? Rubis, about 9.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nyamiyaga? RW210703 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 14.2 km²
- P-code: RW210703
- Sector: Muyira Sector

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