Cell · Kanama Sector
# Mahoko

Mahoko is a cell of Rwanda in Kanama Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province. It covers 2.51 km². 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 2.5 km²
- 4 mapped services
- 1,885 m typical elevation

## Where is Mahoko?

Mahoko lies in Kanama Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other cells: Gikombe, Kamuhoza, Kanyefurwe, Muhira, Mukondo, Musabike and Nyundo. By area it is the 926th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 5.8% of Kanama Sector. The centre of Mahoko is about 83 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.7011° S, 29.3555° 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 Mahoko

### Nearby, outside Mahoko
- Start of the Congo Nile Trail · attraction, Kiraga 9.7 km
- Hot springs · attraction, Kiraga 10.0 km
- African Art Gallery · gallery, Nengo 10 km
- Tourist office · attraction, Nengo 11 km
- Kivu art gallery · attraction, Nengo 11 km
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 12 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: Mahoko
- 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 14 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:51) 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 Mahoko

Open gazetteers list 1 village, town or locality in Mahoko.
- Rwankomo

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

## Weather in Mahoko and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rubavu 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 Mahoko
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Karambo Health Post · Mahoko | 0.8 km | Map |
| Bank | Access · Nengo | 11 km | Map |
| ATM | BPR ATM · Gacaca | 40 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 14 km | Map |
| Hotel | Planette Motel · Rugerero | 5.3 km | Map |
| School | Mahoko Primary School · Kanyefurwe | 1.3 km | Map |
| College | ULK · Bugoyi | 11 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 Mahoko

Places mapped inside Mahoko in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Pharmacies 1

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 Kanama Sector
- Kamuhoza
- Karambo
- Musabike
- Rusongati
- Yungwe

## Quick answers
- Where is Mahoko? In Kanama Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Mahoko? Gikombe, Kamuhoza, Kanyefurwe, Muhira, Mukondo, Musabike and Nyundo
- What is there to see in Mahoko? Start of the Congo Nile Trail, Hot springs, African Art Gallery, Tourist office
- What time zone is Mahoko in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mahoko? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mahoko? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mahoko? 1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Mahoko? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mahoko? Karambo Health Post, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mahoko? Access, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mahoko? BPR ATM, about 40 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mahoko? Rubis, about 14 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mahoko? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mahoko? RW330503 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 2.51 km²
- P-code: RW330503
- Sector: Kanama Sector

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