Cell · Rambura Sector
# Guriro

Guriro is a cell of Rwanda in Rambura Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province. It covers 5.55 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 5.5 km²
- 2,400 m typical elevation

## Where is Guriro?

Guriro lies in Rambura Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other cells: Birembo, Kadahenda, Karengera, Kirimbogo and Nyundo. By area it is the 740th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 8.7% of Rambura Sector. The centre of Guriro is about 66 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6729° S, 29.5305° 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 Guriro

### Nearby, outside Guriro
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 18 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: Guriro
- 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 33 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 75 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 18:02).

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 Guriro

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Guriro. Settlements here lie between about 2,279 m and 2,448 m above sea level (median 2,400 m).
- Bumba
- Guliro
- Ntarama
- Nteko
- Nyaguragura

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

## Weather in Guriro 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 Guriro
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Jomba Health Centre · Nyamitanzi | 4.4 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 12 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kabaya Petroleum Station · Kabaya | 8.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mukamira Guest House · Rubaya | 9.1 km | Map |
| School | Groupe Scolaire Rambura Garcons · Nyundo | 1.2 km | Map |
| College | ULK · Bugoyi | 31 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 Rambura Sector
- Birembo
- Kibisabo
- Mutaho
- Nyundo
- Rugamba

## Quick answers
- Where is Guriro? In Rambura Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Guriro? Birembo, Kadahenda, Karengera, Kirimbogo and Nyundo
- What is there to see in Guriro? Ross Carr Museum And Gardens
- What time zone is Guriro in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Guriro? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Guriro? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Guriro? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Guriro? Settlements lie between 2,279 m and 2,448 m
- What is the best time to visit Guriro? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Guriro? Jomba Health Centre, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Guriro? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Guriro? Kabaya Petroleum Station, about 8.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Guriro? RW340902 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 5.55 km²
- P-code: RW340902
- Sector: Rambura Sector

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