Ruhengeri

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Ruhengeri
Musanze
City
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Ruhengeri
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°30′S29°38′E / 1.500°S 29.633°E / -1.500; 29.633
CountryFlag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda
Admin. Province Northern Province
District Musanze
Area
 • Muhoza sector8.17 sq mi (21.15 km2)
Elevation
6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Population
 (2022 census) [1] [2]
 • Total135,000
 • Muhoza sector
69,741
 • Muhoza sector density8,500/sq mi (3,300/km2)
Climate Cfb

Ruhengeri, also known as Musanze or Muhoza, is the third largest city in Rwanda and the capital of Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. The city has a population of 135,000 as of the 2022 census. [1]

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Name

Some sources now refer to the city itself as Musanze, after the district in which it lies within. [3] This has to do with the adopted policy of renaming Rwanda cities, which was done to eliminate memories of the past and to install new administrations in the country.[ citation needed ]

Photo of Ruhengeri in 2012 with volcanoes visible in the background The streets of Ruhengeri (8209006497).jpg
Photo of Ruhengeri in 2012 with volcanoes visible in the background

Geography

Ruhengeri lies near the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo and is the gateway city to Volcanoes National Park and the famous mountain gorillas in the north-western part of the country.

The city's proximity to the Volcanoes National Park has made it a popular tourist destination with several restaurants and hotels mainly aimed at visitors to the national park.

Climate

Climate data for Ruhengeri Airport (1991–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)29.9
(85.8)		30.2
(86.4)		28.2
(82.8)		27.0
(80.6)		27.5
(81.5)		26.7
(80.1)		27.1
(80.8)		28.0
(82.4)		29.8
(85.6)		30.0
(86.0)		27.1
(80.8)		27.8
(82.0)		30.2
(86.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)—24.6
(76.3)		24.1
(75.4)		23.5
(74.3)		23.0
(73.4)		23.3
(73.9)		23.9
(75.0)		24.4
(75.9)		24.8
(76.6)		24.0
(75.2)		23.2
(73.8)		23.7
(74.7)		23.9
(75.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)18.1
(64.6)		18.3
(64.9)		18.1
(64.6)		18.1
(64.6)		17.9
(64.2)		17.6
(63.7)		17.7
(63.9)		18.3
(64.9)		18.5
(65.3)		18.1
(64.6)		17.5
(63.5)		17.4
(63.3)		18.0
(64.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)11.8
(53.2)		12.0
(53.6)		12.0
(53.6)		12.7
(54.9)		12.9
(55.2)		11.9
(53.4)		11.6
(52.9)		12.2
(54.0)		12.2
(54.0)		12.1
(53.8)		11.7
(53.1)		11.1
(52.0)		12.0
(53.6)
Record low °C (°F)6.1
(43.0)		7.3
(45.1)		6.9
(44.4)		8.5
(47.3)		8.0
(46.4)		7.0
(44.6)		5.5
(41.9)		7.0
(44.6)		6.2
(43.2)		6.6
(43.9)		6.9
(44.4)		6.5
(43.7)		5.5
(41.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)95.6
(3.76)		99
(3.9)		145.9
(5.74)		202.4
(7.97)		140.9
(5.55)		56.8
(2.24)		13.3
(0.52)		49.4
(1.94)		123.8
(4.87)		179.7
(7.07)		170.2
(6.70)		102.2
(4.02)		1,379.3
(54.30)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)11.211.918.420.816.34.91.54.916.022.321.214.2163.6
Source: NOAA [4]

Notable institutions

Ruhengeri is also home to the Institute of Applied Sciences (INES-Ruhengeri). [5] INES-Ruhengeri was established in 2003 in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Ruhengeri. [6]

The city is served by the Ruhengeri Airport. [7]

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 Citypopulation.de Population of the major cities in Rwanda
  2. ↑ Citypopulation.de Population of Muhoza sector
  3. ↑ Briggs, Philip; Booth, Janet (2010). Rwanda. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 22. ISBN   1-84162-306-7 . Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  4. ↑ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Ruhengeri Aero". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ "INES-Ruhengeri". INES-Ruhengeri. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
  6. ↑ "Educational & Research Institutions". NISR. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "RHG - Ruhengeri [Ruhengeri Airport], 03, RW - Airport - Great Circle Mapper". www.gcmap.com. Retrieved 2018-08-21.

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