Cell · Kintobo Sector
# Nyagisozi

Nyagisozi is a cell of Rwanda in Kintobo Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province. It covers 4.90 km². 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 4.9 km²
- 2 mapped services
- 2,364 m typical elevation

## Where is Nyagisozi?

Nyagisozi lies in Kintobo Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other cells: Gahondo, Gatovu, Kintobo, Marangara, Rubaya and Rukoma. By area it is the 785th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 17.8% of Kintobo Sector. The centre of Nyagisozi is about 67 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6080° S, 29.5617° 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
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 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: 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
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 37 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 76 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 06:00, sunset around 18:02).

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 2 villages, towns and localities in Nyagisozi.
- Nyagisozi
- Nyanshundura

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Nyagisozi

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Nyamutera
- Nyanshondi

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 Nyagisozi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyabihu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C). 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 | 17 | 126 |
| Feb | 18 | 127 |
| Mar | 18 | 206 |
| Apr | 18 | 183 |
| May | 17 | 142 |
| Jun | 17 | 74 |
| Jul | 17 | 45 |
| Aug | 17 | 91 |
| Sep | 18 | 139 |
| Oct | 17 | 190 |
| Nov | 17 | 218 |
| Dec | 17 | 153 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nyagisozi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Kintobo Health Centre · Nyagisozi | 0.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 13 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 13 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mukamira Guest House · Rubaya | 4.8 km | Map |
| School | Rwanda Coding Academy · Rubaya | 5.3 km | Map |
| College | ULK Gisenyi Campus · Kivumu | 36 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nyagisozi

Places mapped inside Nyagisozi in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other cells in Kintobo Sector
- Gatovu
- Kintobo
- Nyamugari
- Rukondo
- Ryinyo

## Quick answers
- Where is Nyagisozi? In Kintobo Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Nyagisozi? Gahondo, Gatovu, Kintobo, Marangara, Rubaya and Rukoma
- What is there to see in Nyagisozi? Ross Carr Museum And Gardens
- 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? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Nyagisozi? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nyagisozi? Kintobo Health Centre, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nyagisozi? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nyagisozi? Rubis, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nyagisozi? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nyagisozi? RW340603 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 4.90 km²
- P-code: RW340603
- Sector: Kintobo Sector

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