Cell · Mudende Sector
# Rwanyakayaga

Rwanyakayaga is a cell of Rwanda in Mudende Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province. It covers 2.96 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 3.0 km²
- 2,325 m typical elevation

## Where is Rwanyakayaga?

Rwanyakayaga lies in Mudende Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other cells: Gacurabwenge, Gasiza, Kabumba, Kanyundo, Micinyiro, Mirindi and Rusiza. By area it is the 916th largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 8.9% of Mudende Sector. The centre of Rwanyakayaga is about 87 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.5821° S, 29.3644° 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 Rwanyakayaga

### Nearby, outside Rwanyakayaga
- Ross Carr Museum And Gardens · museum, Bihungwe 2.8 km
- African Art Gallery · gallery, Nengo 18 km
- Tourist office · attraction, Nengo 18 km
- Kivu art gallery · attraction, Nengo 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: Rwanyakayaga
- 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 17 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 96 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 Rwanyakayaga

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Rwanyakayaga. Settlements here lie between about 2,260 m and 2,335 m above sea level (median 2,325 m).
- Kabunoni
- Kanyamizinga
- Milindi
- Rwanyakayaga

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

## Weather in Rwanyakayaga 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 386 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.
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- 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 Rwanyakayaga
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Mudende Health Centre · Kanyundo | 2.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Kigali Kora Branch · Kora | 9.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 9.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Volcano Cafe Hotel · Bukinanyana | 10 km | Map |
| School | Nsherima primary school · Nsherima | 6.7 km | Map |
| College | ULK Gisenyi Campus · Kivumu | 17 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
- Ndoranyi
- Rungu

## Quick answers
- Where is Rwanyakayaga? In Mudende Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Rwanyakayaga? Gacurabwenge, Gasiza, Kabumba, Kanyundo, Micinyiro, Mirindi and Rusiza
- What is there to see in Rwanyakayaga? Ross Carr Museum And Gardens, African Art Gallery, Tourist office, Kivu art gallery
- What time zone is Rwanyakayaga in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Rwanyakayaga? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Rwanyakayaga? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rwanyakayaga? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rwanyakayaga? Settlements lie between 2,260 m and 2,335 m
- What is the best time to visit Rwanyakayaga? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Rwanyakayaga? Mudende Health Centre, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Rwanyakayaga? Bank of Kigali Kora Branch, about 9.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Rwanyakayaga? Rubis, about 9.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Rwanyakayaga? RW330707 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 2.96 km²
- P-code: RW330707
- Sector: Mudende Sector

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