Republic of Rwanda
Rwanda
RW Capital: Kigali 1.952° S, 30.115° E
Overview
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level. Rwanda lies a few degrees south of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. With a population of about 14 million people living within a total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%, Rwanda is the 21st most densely populated country in the world, with an average of about 578 people per square kilometre.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF, Fr)
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Population
- 12,301,939
- Area
- 26,338 km²
- Calling code
- +250
- Time zones
- UTC+02:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .rw
- People are called
- Rwandan
Weather by month in Kigali
The warmest month is Sep with average highs of 29.3°C, and the coolest is Nov with average lows of 14.6°C. Most rain falls in May (about 161 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8°C | 14.9°C | 73 mm | Warm |
| Feb | 28.9°C | 15.3°C | 39 mm | Hot |
| Mar | 27.3°C | 15.8°C | 146 mm | Warm |
| Apr | 24.9°C | 15.2°C | 151 mm | Warm |
| May | 24.4°C | 15°C | 161 mm | Warm |
| Jun | 25.4°C | 14.7°C | 60 mm | Warm |
| Jul | 26.8°C | 15.4°C | 8 mm | Warm |
| Aug | 27.3°C | 15.1°C | 39 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 29.3°C | 15.4°C | 39 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 26.2°C | 14.8°C | 113 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 25.7°C | 14.6°C | 80 mm | Warm |
| Dec | 25.3°C | 14.6°C | 103 mm | Warm |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +250 |
|---|
Popular apps
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Rwanda
- Rwandair ExpressWB
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Human occupation of Rwanda is thought to have begun shortly after the last ice age. By the 11th century, the inhabitants had organized into a number of kingdoms. In the 19th century, Mwami (king) Rwabugiri of the Kingdom of Rwanda conducted a decades-long process of military conquest and administrative consolidation that resulted in the kingdom coming to control most of what is now Rwanda. The colonial powers, Germany and Belgium, allied with the Rwandan court.
Source: Wikipedia