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Butare
City in Southern, Rwanda
Overview
Butare, also known as Huye, is the cultural capital of Rwanda and home to the prestigious University of Rwanda. Renowned for its educational institutions, lively local markets, and key museums, Butare blends history and a youthful energy in a pleasant, walkable city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Province
Southern
Population
62,823
Time Zone
Africa/Kigali
Coordinates
-2.60°, 29.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$255
Local Income
$140
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
20.5°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
8.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1268 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
63 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTQ
Distance
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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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 58/100.
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