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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 · estimate
74
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
61
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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