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Musanze
City in Northern, Rwanda
Overview
Musanze, the gateway to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, is renowned for its access to mountain gorilla trekking, scenic landscapes, and lively local culture. With a busy town center and tranquil outlying villages, Musanze appeals to both adventurous travelers and those seeking a relaxed atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Province
Northern
Population
476,522
Time Zone
Africa/Kigali
Coordinates
-1.50°, 29.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
61
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$696
Local Cost
$349
Local Income
$230
Cashless
40
English
46
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1692 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
10
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RHG
Distance
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Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 56/100.
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