In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Nyagatare, exploring all its facets and relevant aspects. From its origins to its impact on today's society, we will address its evolution over time and its relevance in different contexts. In addition, we will analyze its role in different areas of study and its influence on various aspects of daily life. Along these lines, we will seek to understand and reflect on Nyagatare from multiple perspectives, with the purpose of providing the reader with a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic.
Nyagatare City | |
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Coordinates: 01°17′35″S 30°19′30″E / 1.29306°S 30.32500°E | |
Country | Rwanda |
Province | Eastern Province |
District | Nyagatare District |
Elevation | 1,414 m (4,639 ft) |
Population (2015 census) | |
• Total | 100,000[1] |
Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Climate | Aw |
Nyagatare is a town in the North East of Rwanda. With a population of more than 100,000[citation needed], it is one of the most populous settlements in the Eastern Province along with Rwamagana and Kibungo.
Nyagatare is located in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, close to Rwanda's International borders with both Tanzania and Uganda. Its location lies about 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, northeast of Kigali, Rwanda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of the town are:1° 18' 0.00"S, 30° 19' 30.00"E (Latitude:-1.3000; Longitude:30.3250)
Nyagatare is the largest metropolitan area and the capital of Nyagatare District, in Eastern Province, in Rwanda's northeast. At the center of a cattle farming region, the city is a point of milk collection for several milk producers such as Inyange Industries Ltd. Milk from Nyagatare is exported to other regions of Rwanda. It hosts tiles manufacturing industry known as EAST AFRICA GRANITE INDUSTRIES
As of July 2021, only 1% of the population has access to electricity,[3] The Rwandan government is contracting for the construction of a hydroelectric dam and power plant north of Nyangatare on the Muvumbe river.[4]
25% of households rely on water from public stand posts.[5]
In 2002, the population of Nyagatare, Rwanda was estimated at about 8,500.[6] The population has grown considerably since 1994, boosted by an influx of former refugees from Uganda, reaching 52,107 in the 2012 census.
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to its edges:
Climate data for Nyagatare (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 34.3 (93.7) |
35.4 (95.7) |
33.1 (91.6) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
33.8 (92.8) |
35.4 (95.7) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
28.4 (83.1) |
27.3 (81.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.5 (81.5) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.4 (70.5) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.4 (70.5) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.9 (58.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.5 (59.9) |
14.3 (57.7) |
13.7 (56.7) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.2 (59.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | 10.8 (51.4) |
11.0 (51.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
13.2 (55.8) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.6 (51.1) |
9.4 (48.9) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.5 (54.5) |
10.8 (51.4) |
9.4 (48.9) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 42.8 (1.69) |
59.0 (2.32) |
121.8 (4.80) |
105.9 (4.17) |
137.8 (5.43) |
28.3 (1.11) |
5.4 (0.21) |
29.1 (1.15) |
75.7 (2.98) |
121.5 (4.78) |
107.7 (4.24) |
72.2 (2.84) |
907.1 (35.71) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 4.1 | 8.2 | 11.4 | 14.4 | 9.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 8.9 | 12.3 | 18.2 | 10.3 | 104.4 |
Source: NOAA[7] |