Cell · Rugerero Sector
# Basa

Basa is a cell of Rwanda in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province. It covers 4.31 km². 9 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 4.3 km²
- 1,738 m typical elevation

## Where is Basa?

Basa lies in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other cells: Bisizi, Burinda, Muhira, Murambi, Nyarushyamba and Rugerero. By area it is the 841st largest of 1,000 cells in Rwanda. It covers 17.0% of Rugerero Sector. The centre of Basa is about 87 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6768° S, 29.3215° 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 Basa

### Nearby, outside Basa
- African Art Gallery · gallery, Nengo 7.3 km
- Tourist office · attraction, Nengo 7.4 km
- Kivu art gallery · attraction, Nengo 7.4 km
- Start of the Congo Nile Trail · attraction, Kiraga 8.5 km
- Hot springs · attraction, Kiraga 8.7 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: Basa
- 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 9.3 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 97 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 Basa

Open gazetteers list 9 villages, towns and localities in Basa. Settlements here lie between about 1,717 m and 1,761 m above sea level (median 1,738 m).
- Basa
- Bikoro
- Buranga
- Gahinga
- Kabeza
- Kanyukiro
- Ruhengeri
- Sasa
- Tagaza

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

## Weather in Basa and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rubavu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 201 m lower 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 | 19 | 126 |
| Feb | 19 | 127 |
| Mar | 19 | 206 |
| Apr | 19 | 183 |
| May | 18 | 142 |
| Jun | 18 | 74 |
| Jul | 18 | 45 |
| Aug | 19 | 91 |
| Sep | 19 | 139 |
| Oct | 19 | 190 |
| Nov | 18 | 218 |
| Dec | 18 | 153 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Basa
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Maman Catherine Health Post · Muhira | 2.6 km | Map |
| Bank | Access · Nengo | 7.5 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rubis · Kijote | 15 km | Map |
| Hotel | Planette Motel · Rugerero | 2.4 km | Map |
| School | Noël Nyundo · Muhira | 2.7 km | Map |
| College | ULK Gisenyi Campus · Kivumu | 7.8 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 Rugerero Sector
- Gisa
- Kabilizi
- Muhira
- Rugerero
- Rushubi
- Rwaza

## Quick answers
- Where is Basa? In Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What borders Basa? Bisizi, Burinda, Muhira, Murambi, Nyarushyamba and Rugerero
- What is there to see in Basa? African Art Gallery, Tourist office, Kivu art gallery, Start of the Congo Nile Trail
- What time zone is Basa in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Basa? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Basa? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Basa? 9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Basa? Settlements lie between 1,717 m and 1,761 m
- What is the best time to visit Basa? June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Basa? Maman Catherine Health Post, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Basa? Access, about 7.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Basa? Rubis, about 15 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Basa? RW331201 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Cell
- Area: 4.31 km²
- P-code: RW331201
- Sector: Rugerero Sector

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