Cell · Rurembo Sector
# Gahondo

Gahondo is a cell of Rwanda in Rurembo Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province. It covers 6.77 km². 8 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 6.8 km²
- 2,333 m typical elevation

## Where is Gahondo?

Gahondo lies in Rurembo Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other cells: Kintobo, Kirimbogo, Marangara, Nyagisozi, Ryinyo and Tyazo. By area it is the 629th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 17.0% of Rurembo Sector. The centre of Gahondo is about 64 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6273° S, 29.5802° E.

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Gahondo
- 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 38 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 73 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 Gahondo

Open gazetteers list 8 villages, towns and localities in Gahondo. Settlements here lie between about 2,101 m and 2,385 m above sea level (median 2,333 m).
- Gitega
- Kagano
- Kageli
- Karambo
- Mburabuturo
- Mupfundo
- Murungu
- Rugendabali

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Gahondo

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Mubayu

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 Gahondo 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 Gahondo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Byakiriba Health Centre · Tyazo | 3.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 15 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kabaya Petroleum Station · Kabaya | 14 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mukamira Guest House · Rubaya | 7.7 km | Map |
| School | Rwanda Coding Academy · Rubaya | 7.8 km | Map |
| College | ULK Gisenyi Campus · Kivumu | 37 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 Rurembo Sector
- Gitega
- Kirimbogo
- Mwana
- Rwaza

## Quick answers
- Where is Gahondo? In Rurembo Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Gahondo? Kintobo, Kirimbogo, Marangara, Nyagisozi, Ryinyo and Tyazo
- What time zone is Gahondo in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Gahondo? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Gahondo? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gahondo? 8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gahondo? Settlements lie between 2,101 m and 2,385 m
- What is the best time to visit Gahondo? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gahondo? Byakiriba Health Centre, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gahondo? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gahondo? Kabaya Petroleum Station, about 14 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Gahondo? RW341101 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 6.77 km²
- P-code: RW341101
- Sector: Rurembo Sector

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