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Kibuye
City in Western, Rwanda
Overview
Kibuye, set on the shores of Lake Kivu in western Rwanda, is known for its breathtaking lakeside scenery and tranquil atmosphere. The city offers relaxing getaways, captivating history, and easy access to natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Province
Western
Population
12,325
Time Zone
Africa/Kigali
Coordinates
-2.06°, 29.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$560
Local Cost
$292
Local Income
$200
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
11.1°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1585 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
GYI
Distance
44 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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