
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rulenge, a city in Kagera, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rulenge — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rulenge | |
| District / County | Ngara | |
| State | Kagera | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,069 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kagera | #4 of 15 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Tanzanian Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | TZS | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +255 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .tz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,422 | |
| In Feet | 4,666 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -2.72 | |
| Longitude | 30.63 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.718° S 30.633° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 43' 3" S 30° 37' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 43.05' S 30° 37.95' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kagera Capital | 202 km Northeast of Bukoba | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Giteranyi, Burundi (32 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 3m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Rulenge is a city situated in Kagera, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Ngara, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rulenge as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kagera
The latitude and longitude of Rulenge pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,422 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rulenge on the map
Rulenge runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Rulenge run on Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Rulenge exchange rates
To ring a number in Rulenge from outside Tanzania, dial +255 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Rulenge and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rulenge ranks #4 of 15 cities in Kagera. It lies about 202 km Northeast of Bukoba, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kagera market. › Cities near Rulenge
Rulenge has a recorded population of approximately 22,069 people. That places it #4 of 15 cities with population data in Kagera. Browse more cities in Kagera for comparison.
Rulenge keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 07:00 AM and sets around 07:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rulenge price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Rulenge currency page.
Rulenge is about 202 km Northeast of Bukoba, the capital of Kagera. See cities near Rulenge for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rulenge lands you closest to Giteranyi, Burundi, about 32 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rulenge sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.