Sector · Bugesera District
# Mareba Sector

Mareba Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Bugesera District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 23,719 people in 2023 on 56 km² (about 424 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 23,719 people (2023)
- 56.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Mareba Sector?

Mareba Sector had an estimated 23,719 people in 2023 — 5.1% of Bugesera District, 253rd of 416 sectors. There are 1,084 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bugesera District figure of 1,018). Spread over 56 km², that is about 424 people per km², 302nd of 416 sectors.

39.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Bugesera District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,293
- 5–9 3,291
- 10–14 2,842
- 15–19 2,380
- 20–24 2,010
- 25–29 1,888
- 30–34 2,108
- 35–39 1,553
- 40–44 1,069
- 45–49 839
- 50–54 601
- 55–59 592
- 60–64 513
- 65–69 408
- 70–74 184
- 75–79 100
- 80+ 48

Source: United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Mareba Sector?

Mareba Sector lies in Bugesera District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other sectors: Mayange Sector, Musenyi Sector, Ngeruka Sector, Nyarugenge Sector, Ruhuha Sector and Shyara Sector. By area it is the 143rd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.3% of Bugesera District. The centre of Mareba Sector is about 35 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.2633° S, 30.0566° E.

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Mareba Sector
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Country calling code +250
- Languages Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Plug types Type C, E, G · 230 V
- Driving side Right

### Nearest airports
- Kirundo Airport (KRE) · Kirundo 32 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 34 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 17:59).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Weather in Mareba Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Bugesera District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,291 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (178 mm) and the driest Jul (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to February and June to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 20 | 96 |
| Feb | 21 | 102 |
| Mar | 20 | 153 |
| Apr | 20 | 178 |
| May | 19 | 139 |
| Jun | 19 | 50 |
| Jul | 19 | 31 |
| Aug | 20 | 56 |
| Sep | 21 | 88 |
| Oct | 20 | 129 |
| Nov | 19 | 160 |
| Dec | 20 | 109 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Quick answers
- Where is Mareba Sector? In Bugesera District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Mareba Sector? 23,719 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mareba Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mareba Sector? About 424 people per km²
- What borders Mareba Sector? Mayange Sector, Musenyi Sector, Ngeruka Sector, Nyarugenge Sector, Ruhuha Sector and Shyara Sector
- What time zone is Mareba Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mareba Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mareba Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Mareba Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Mareba Sector? RW5704 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 56.0 km²
- P-code: RW5704
- District: Bugesera District

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