Cell · Bigogwe Sector
# Muhe

Muhe is a cell of Rwanda in Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province. It covers 10.9 km². 3 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 10.9 km²
- 2,471 m typical elevation

## Where is Muhe?

Muhe lies in Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other cells: Arusha, Busoro, Kijote, Mutaho and Rega. By area it is the 273rd largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 20.8% of Bigogwe Sector. The centre of Muhe is about 77 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6534° S, 29.4355° 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 Muhe

### Nearby, outside Muhe
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 8.5 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: Muhe
- 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 22 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 86 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 18:03).

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 Muhe

Open gazetteers list 3 villages, towns and localities in Muhe. Settlements here lie between about 2,440 m and 2,626 m above sea level (median 2,471 m).
- Gatatara
- Mizingo
- Ngamba

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Muhe

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

### Hills and mountains

1 peak.
- Kilimbogo · 2,572 m

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 Muhe and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyabihu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jun (16 °C), after allowing for this place being about 162 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,693 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (218 mm) and the driest Jul (45 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are June to August.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 16 | 126 |
| Feb | 17 | 127 |
| Mar | 17 | 206 |
| Apr | 16 | 183 |
| May | 16 | 142 |
| Jun | 16 | 74 |
| Jul | 16 | 45 |
| Aug | 16 | 91 |
| Sep | 17 | 139 |
| Oct | 16 | 190 |
| Nov | 16 | 218 |
| Dec | 16 | 153 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Muhe
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Nyiragikokora Health Post · Mutaho | 4.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 4.7 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 4.5 km | Map |
| Hotel | Volcano Cafe Hotel · Bukinanyana | 5.1 km | Map |
| School | Mutura I School Group · Nyamikongi | 5.9 km | Map |
| College | ULK Gisenyi Campus · Kivumu | 21 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 Bigogwe Sector
- Arusha
- Basumba
- Kijote
- Kora
- Rega

## Quick answers
- Where is Muhe? In Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Muhe? Arusha, Busoro, Kijote, Mutaho and Rega
- What is there to see in Muhe? Ross Carr Museum And Gardens
- What time zone is Muhe in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Muhe? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Muhe? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Muhe? 3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Muhe? Settlements lie between 2,440 m and 2,626 m
- What is the highest point in Muhe? Kilimbogo (2,572 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Muhe? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Muhe? Nyiragikokora Health Post, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Muhe? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Muhe? Rubis, about 4.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Muhe? RW340105 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 10.9 km²
- P-code: RW340105
- Sector: Bigogwe Sector

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