Cell · Murundi Sector
# Kamina

Kamina is a cell of Rwanda in Murundi Sector, Karongi District, Western Province. It covers 10.1 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 10.1 km²
- 1,674 m typical elevation

## Where is Kamina?

Kamina lies in Murundi Sector, Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other cells: Kabaya, Kareba, Musongati, Ngaru and Nyamushishi. By area it is the 316th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 15.3% of Murundi Sector. The centre of Kamina is about 52 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.0881° S, 29.6083° 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 Kamina

### Nearby, outside Kamina
- Kiboniyi Caves · cave, Gifumba 12 km
- Mukura Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Mwendo 14 km
- Queen Mother's House · ruins, Mubuga 16 km
- Ndaba Falls · waterfall, Nyarugenge 16 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: Kamina
- 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 61 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 62 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 06:01, 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.

## Villages and localities in Kamina

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Kamina. Settlements here lie between about 1,580 m and 1,742 m above sea level (median 1,674 m).
- Kiraro
- Munguzi
- Murehe
- Nyakarambi
- Rubona

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Kamina

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Gisuma
- Nyakayaga
- Rwinkomo

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 Kamina and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Karongi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,586 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (196 mm) and the driest Jul (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are June to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 20 | 126 |
| Feb | 21 | 132 |
| Mar | 21 | 191 |
| Apr | 20 | 191 |
| May | 19 | 141 |
| Jun | 19 | 61 |
| Jul | 19 | 38 |
| Aug | 20 | 80 |
| Sep | 21 | 118 |
| Oct | 20 | 164 |
| Nov | 20 | 196 |
| Dec | 20 | 149 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kamina
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Munzanga Health Centre · Kareba | 4.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Gahogo | 16 km | Map |
| ATM | BPR ATM · Gacaca | 22 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Maxi · Gahogo | 16 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Saint Andre Kabgayi · Gahogo | 16 km | Map |
| School | Bisusa Primary School · Mubuga | 9.9 km | Map |
| College | GS Bukomero · Muhororo | 16 km | Map |
| Police station | Muhanga Prison · Ruli | 17 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 Murundi Sector
- Bukiro
- Kabaya
- Kareba
- Nyamushishi
- Nzaratsi

## Quick answers
- Where is Kamina? In Murundi Sector, Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Kamina? Kabaya, Kareba, Musongati, Ngaru and Nyamushishi
- What is there to see in Kamina? Kiboniyi Caves, Mukura Forest Reserve, Queen Mother's House, Ndaba Falls
- What time zone is Kamina in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kamina? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Kamina? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kamina? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kamina? Settlements lie between 1,580 m and 1,742 m
- What is the best time to visit Kamina? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kamina? Munzanga Health Centre, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kamina? Bank of Kigali, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kamina? BPR ATM, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kamina? Maxi, about 16 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kamina? RW310703 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 10.1 km²
- P-code: RW310703
- Sector: Murundi Sector

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