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Byumba
City in Northern, Rwanda
Overview
Byumba is a charming town in Northern Rwanda, known for its lush hills, friendly locals, and tranquil atmosphere. It serves as an administrative center for the region and gateway to the beautiful northern countryside. Life here is laid-back, with a mix of rural and urban conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Province
Northern
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Kigali
Coordinates
-1.58°, 30.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$120
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
6.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1501 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
KGL
Distance
44 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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