Cell · Bwira Sector
# Ruhindage

Ruhindage is a cell of Rwanda in Bwira Sector, Ngororero District, Western Province. It covers 4.55 km².
- 4.5 km²

## Where is Ruhindage?

Ruhindage lies in Bwira Sector, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 2 other cells: Cyahafi and Kamasiga. By area it is the 821st largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 11.9% of Bwira Sector. The centre of Ruhindage is about 49 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9216° S, 29.6154° 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 Ruhindage

### Nearby, outside Ruhindage
- Mukura Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Mwendo 13 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: Ruhindage
- 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
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 51 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 58 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.

## Landscape and landmarks of Ruhindage

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Jomba
- Rubindi

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 Ruhindage and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ngororero 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 Ruhindage
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Muhororo Hospital · Kamasiga | 1.8 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali · Gahogo | 24 km | Map |
| ATM | BPR ATM · Gacaca | 27 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kabaya Petroleum Station · Kabaya | 21 km | Map |
| Hotel | MATER DEI Motel · Gitarama | 23 km | Map |
| School | Rugendabali Primary School · Nsanga | 7.6 km | Map |
| College | Petit Seminaire Saint Leon Kabgayi · Gahogo | 25 km | Map |
| Police station | Muhanga Prison · Ruli | 24 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 Bwira Sector
- Bungwe
- Cyahafi
- Gashubi
- Kabarondo

## Quick answers
- Where is Ruhindage? In Bwira Sector, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Ruhindage? Cyahafi and Kamasiga
- What is there to see in Ruhindage? Mukura Forest Reserve
- What time zone is Ruhindage in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ruhindage? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Ruhindage? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Ruhindage? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ruhindage? Muhororo Hospital, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ruhindage? Bank of Kigali, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ruhindage? BPR ATM, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ruhindage? Kabaya Petroleum Station, about 21 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ruhindage? RW350105 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 4.55 km²
- P-code: RW350105
- Sector: Bwira Sector

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