Buberuka Highlands

The Buberuka Highlands stretch across 600 square kilometers of terrain with steep slopes and altitudes ranging between 1,800 and 2,400 meters above sea level.

Since 1987, the National Agricultural Research Institute established a research substation in Rwerere to study and improve farming methods in the highland region.

Local women contribute to the regional economy through traditional clay collection activities, creating essential building materials such as bricks and roofing tiles.

The region experiences two distinct rainfall periods annually, receiving approximately 1,400 millimeters of precipitation that supports various agricultural activities.

This highland zone produces fifty percent of Rwanda's total wheat cultivation, while also supporting crops like potatoes, beans, maize, and emerging passion fruit plantations.

GPS coordinates: -1.48833,29.85183

Latest update: March 21, 2025 13:15