Cell · Ntongwe Sector
# Nyagisozi

Nyagisozi is a cell of Rwanda in Ntongwe Sector, Ruhango District, Southern Province. It covers 4.36 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 4.4 km²
- 1,563 m typical elevation

## Where is Nyagisozi?

Nyagisozi lies in Ntongwe Sector, Ruhango District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 4 other cells: Gikoma, Kareba, Kebero and Musamo. By area it is the 838th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 5.9% of Ntongwe Sector. The centre of Nyagisozi is about 42 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.2591° S, 29.8449° 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 Nyagisozi

### Nearby, outside Nyagisozi
- Mwina - Mausoleum · attraction, Rwesero 16 km
- Nyanza Palace · castle or fort, Rwesero 16 km
- King's Palace Museum · museum, Rwesero 16 km
- Kwigira Museum · museum, Rwesero 17 km
- Queen Mother's House · ruins, Mubuga 19 km
- Cyabakamyi Genocide Memorial · memorial, Nyabinyenga 19 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: Nyagisozi
- 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 42 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 46 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 06:00, 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 Nyagisozi

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Nyagisozi. Settlements here lie between about 1,503 m and 1,589 m above sea level (median 1,563 m).
- Karama
- Kareba
- Nyagisozi
- Nyamirama

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

## Weather in Nyagisozi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ruhango 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 Nyagisozi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Umufasha · Gikoma | 3.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali-ruhango branch · Nyamagana | 6.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Mogas · Munini | 7.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | Quality Inn Nyanza · Gahondo | 14 km | Map |
| Mall | commercil center · Matyazo | 40 km | Map |
| School | Bethel College de Ruhango · Nyamagana | 6.2 km | Map |
| College | Hanika Anglican Integrated Polytechnic · Kavumu | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Muhanga Prison · Ruli | 22 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 Ntongwe Sector
- Gako
- Kareba
- Kayenzi
- Kebero
- Nyakabungo
- Nyarurama

## Quick answers
- Where is Nyagisozi? In Ntongwe Sector, Ruhango District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What borders Nyagisozi? Gikoma, Kareba, Kebero and Musamo
- What is there to see in Nyagisozi? Mwina - Mausoleum, Nyanza Palace, King's Palace Museum, Kwigira Museum
- What time zone is Nyagisozi in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nyagisozi? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nyagisozi? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyagisozi? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nyagisozi? Settlements lie between 1,503 m and 1,589 m
- What is the best time to visit Nyagisozi? December to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nyagisozi? Umufasha, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nyagisozi? Bank of Kigali-ruhango branch, about 6.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nyagisozi? Mogas, about 7.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nyagisozi? RW260805 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 4.36 km²
- P-code: RW260805
- Sector: Ntongwe Sector

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