Musanze, Rwanda — GPS Coordinates
1° 29' 59.4" S, 29° 38' 5.9" E
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 153,368 |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Musanze, Rwanda are -1.499840, 29.634970 in decimal degrees, which is 1° 29' 59.4" S, 29° 38' 5.9" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Musanze lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 153,368. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Musanze
- Sunrise
- 06:06
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:10
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 04m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Kigali
- Antipode
- 1.499840, -150.365030
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Musanze Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -1.499840, 29.634970
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°29'59.4"S 29°38'5.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°29.990'S 29°38.098'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 793210E 9834046N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kxtp6qgwb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GCFGJ2M+3X9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-1.499840,29.634970
Distances from Musanze
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi | 48 km | 30 mi | WSW (242°) |
| Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 49 km | 31 mi | WSW (247°) |
| Kigali | 69 km | 43 mi | SE (137°) |
| Nyagatare | 80 km | 50 mi | ENE (73°) |
| Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 141 km | 88 mi | SW (219°) |
| Mbarara, Uganda | 150 km | 93 mi | NE (49°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Musanze, Rwanda?
Musanze is located at latitude -1.499840 and longitude 29.634970 (1° 29' 59.4" S, 29° 38' 5.9" E).
What is the population of Musanze?
Musanze has an approximate population of 153,368.
What country is Musanze in?
Musanze is located in Rwanda, Africa.
What time zone is Musanze in?
Musanze uses the Africa/Kigali time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Musanze?
The nearest major city is Gisenyi, about 48 km (30 miles) to the WSW of Musanze.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.