Cell · Mudende Sector
# Ndoranyi

Ndoranyi is a cell of Rwanda in Mudende Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province. It covers 7.22 km². 6 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 7.2 km²
- 2,335 m typical elevation

## Where is Ndoranyi?

Ndoranyi lies in Mudende Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 9 other cells: Bihungwe, Kanyirabigogo, Kanyundo, Kijote, Kora, Ngando, Nyamikongi, Nyaruteme and Rungu. By area it is the 587th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 21.8% of Mudende Sector. The centre of Ndoranyi is about 82 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6151° S, 29.3996° 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 Ndoranyi

### Nearby, outside Ndoranyi
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 2.7 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 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: Ndoranyi
- 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 91 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 Ndoranyi

Open gazetteers list 6 villages, towns and localities in Ndoranyi. Settlements here lie between about 2,274 m and 2,402 m above sea level (median 2,335 m).
- Gitega
- Kanyirabigogo
- Kinyangwe
- Luhigiro
- Ndoranyi
- Nyaruteme

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

## Weather in Ndoranyi 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 396 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
- Feb
- 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 | 15 | 142 |
| Jun | 14 | 74 |
| Jul | 14 | 45 |
| Aug | 15 | 91 |
| Sep | 15 | 139 |
| Oct | 15 | 190 |
| Nov | 15 | 218 |
| Dec | 15 | 153 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ndoranyi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Mudende Health Centre · Kanyundo | 2.5 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 5.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 4.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Volcano Cafe Hotel · Bukinanyana | 5.9 km | Map |
| School | Mutura I School Group · Nyamikongi | 3.7 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 Mudende Sector
- Bihungwe
- Kanyundo
- Micinyiro
- Mirindi
- Rungu
- Rwanyakayaga

## Quick answers
- Where is Ndoranyi? In Mudende Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Ndoranyi? Bihungwe, Kanyirabigogo, Kanyundo, Kijote, Kora, Ngando, Nyamikongi, Nyaruteme and Rungu
- What is there to see in Ndoranyi? Ross Carr Museum And Gardens, African Art Gallery, Tourist office, Kivu art gallery
- What time zone is Ndoranyi in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ndoranyi? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Ndoranyi? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ndoranyi? 6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ndoranyi? Settlements lie between 2,274 m and 2,402 m
- What is the best time to visit Ndoranyi? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ndoranyi? Mudende Health Centre, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ndoranyi? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ndoranyi? Rubis, about 4.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ndoranyi? RW330705 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 7.22 km²
- P-code: RW330705
- Sector: Mudende Sector

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