Current Date And Time In Muhanga, Rwanda
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:15:40 CAT
State: Southern Province
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 82,797
District: Muhanga District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Muhanga, a city in Southern Province, Rwanda, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Muhanga — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Muhanga.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Rwanda operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.0227° S | 29.7069° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.0227 | 29.7069 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 1' 22" S | 29° 42' 25" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 1.3614' S | 29° 42.4146' E |
| City | Muhanga |
| State | Southern Province (Intara y'Amajyepfo) |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Muhanga District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 82,797 |
| Elevation | 1,802 m / 5,912 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.0227, 29.7069 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Muhanga to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Southern Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitarama | Southern Province | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO | Southern Province | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Ruhango | Southern Province | SE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Mugina | Southern Province | E | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi | Southern Province | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Nyanza | Southern Province | S | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Southern Province, the home state of Muhanga, along with each city's aerial distance from Nyanza, Southern Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitarama | -2.0744° S | 29.7567° E | 1,824 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Butare | -2.5967° S | 29.7394° E | 1,769 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nzega | -2.479° S | 29.5564° E | 1,993 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nyanza | -2.3519° S | 29.7509° E | 1,792 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruhango | -2.2246° S | 29.7909° E | 1,703 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gikongoro | -2.464° S | 29.5739° E | 1,881 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mugina | -2.1057° S | 29.9417° E | 1,526 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi | -1.9657° S | 29.9846° E | 1,366 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO | -1.9365° S | 29.8061° E | 1,736 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kigali International Airport IATA: KGL 48 km (30 mi) from Muhanga |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Gikongoro |
| 🗺 Map of Nzega |
| 🗺 Map of Butare |
The exact GPS location of Muhanga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Southern Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Muhanga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Muhanga lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Rwanda map
Muhanga sits within Southern Province, Rwanda, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Muhanga for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Southern Province. › Browse every city in Southern Province
Coordinates for Muhanga in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Rwanda. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Muhanga are latitude -2.0227° and longitude 29.7069°. In directional format: 2.0227° S, 29.7069° E. These coordinates mark the center of Muhanga in Southern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Muhanga is a city in Southern Province, Rwanda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Muhanga District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Muhanga sits at: Latitude 2° 1' 22" S and Longitude 29° 42' 25" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Muhanga has a population of approximately 82,797 people. This is roughly 2.848% of Southern Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Muhanga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.0227, 29.7069 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Muhanga in Southern Province. For broader context, explore the Southern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Muhanga is Kigali International Airport (KGL), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Muhanga is approximately 37 km (23 mi) from Nyanza, the capital of Southern Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Southern Province.
Muhanga sits at an elevation of approximately 1,802 meters (5,912 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern Province.
The closest cities to Muhanga include Gitarama, Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Ruhango. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Muhanga, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 06:08 PM, giving a day length of 12h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Muhanga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Muhanga is approximately 225 km (140 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,305 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Muhanga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 786 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Muhanga is approximately 40 km (25 mi) E of Kigali, the national capital of Rwanda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
