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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 · estimate
72
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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