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Gisenyi
City in Western, Rwanda
Overview
Gisenyi, a picturesque resort town on the shores of Lake Kivu, offers a unique blend of stunning lakeside scenery, relaxed beach vibes, and strong local flavor. The town is a gateway to both adventurous escapades and peaceful retreats, featuring busy markets, lakeside resorts, and rich Rwandan hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Province
Western
Population
53,603
Time Zone
Africa/Kigali
Coordinates
-1.70°, 29.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$550
Local Cost
$278
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
40
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
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GYI
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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