Cell · Kanzenze Sector
# Kanyirabigogo

Kanyirabigogo is a cell of Rwanda in Kanzenze Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province. It covers 2.11 km². 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 2.1 km²
- 2,362 m typical elevation

## Where is Kanyirabigogo?

Kanyirabigogo lies in Kanzenze Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other cells: Kijote, Ndoranyi, Nyamikongi, Nyamirango and Rega. By area it is the 933rd largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 9.3% of Kanzenze Sector. The centre of Kanyirabigogo is about 81 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6318° S, 29.4082° 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 Kanyirabigogo

### Nearby, outside Kanyirabigogo
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 4.8 km
- African Art Gallery · gallery, Nengo 18 km
- Tourist office · attraction, Nengo 18 km
- Kivu art gallery · attraction, Nengo 18 km
- Start of the Congo Nile Trail · attraction, Kiraga 19 km
- Hot springs · attraction, Kiraga 19 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: Kanyirabigogo
- 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 19 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 89 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 Kanyirabigogo

Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Kanyirabigogo.
- Kanzanze
- Nyagafumberi

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

## Weather in Kanyirabigogo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rubavu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jun (14 °C), after allowing for this place being about 423 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
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 15 | 126 |
| Feb | 15 | 127 |
| Mar | 15 | 206 |
| Apr | 15 | 183 |
| May | 14 | 142 |
| Jun | 14 | 74 |
| Jul | 14 | 45 |
| Aug | 15 | 91 |
| Sep | 15 | 139 |
| Oct | 15 | 190 |
| Nov | 14 | 218 |
| Dec | 14 | 153 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kanyirabigogo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Mudende Health Centre · Kanyundo | 4.5 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 4.7 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 4.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Volcano Cafe Hotel · Bukinanyana | 5.4 km | Map |
| School | Mutura I School Group · Nyamikongi | 3.1 km | Map |
| College | ULK Gisenyi Campus · Kivumu | 18 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 Kanzenze Sector
- Kirerema
- Muramba
- Nyamikongi
- Nyamirango
- Nyaruteme

## Quick answers
- Where is Kanyirabigogo? In Kanzenze Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Kanyirabigogo? Kijote, Ndoranyi, Nyamikongi, Nyamirango and Rega
- What is there to see in Kanyirabigogo? Ross Carr Museum And Gardens, African Art Gallery, Tourist office, Kivu art gallery
- What time zone is Kanyirabigogo in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kanyirabigogo? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Kanyirabigogo? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kanyirabigogo? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Kanyirabigogo? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kanyirabigogo? Mudende Health Centre, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kanyirabigogo? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kanyirabigogo? Rubis, about 4.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kanyirabigogo? RW330601 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 2.11 km²
- P-code: RW330601
- Sector: Kanzenze Sector

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