Sector · Gatsibo District
# Gitoki Sector

Gitoki Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Gatsibo District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 44,907 people in 2023 on 75 km² (about 599 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 44,907 people (2023)
- 75.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Gitoki Sector?

Gitoki Sector had an estimated 44,907 people in 2023 — 6.6% of Gatsibo District, 62nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,081 women for every 1,000 men (above the Gatsibo District figure of 1,050). Spread over 75 km², that is about 599 people per km², 170th of 416 sectors.

41.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Gatsibo District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.
- 0–4 6,233
- 5–9 6,393
- 10–14 6,058
- 15–19 4,714
- 20–24 3,713
- 25–29 3,046
- 30–34 3,095
- 35–39 3,329
- 40–44 2,546
- 45–49 1,676
- 50–54 1,124
- 55–59 1,026
- 60–64 772
- 65–69 593
- 70–74 334
- 75–79 145
- 80+ 110

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

## Where is Gitoki Sector?

Gitoki Sector lies in Gatsibo District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other sectors: Gatsibo Sector, Kabarore Sector, Kageyo Sector, Remera Sector, Rugarama Sector and Rwimbogo Sector. By area it is the 71st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.7% of Gatsibo District. The centre of Gitoki Sector is about 47 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6333° S, 30.3344° E.

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

## Know before you go: Gitoki 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
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 43 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 122 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:57, 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 Gitoki Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gatsibo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is May (20 °C). About 1,137 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (154 mm) and the driest Jul (30 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 | 22 | 78 |
| Feb | 22 | 80 |
| Mar | 21 | 139 |
| Apr | 21 | 154 |
| May | 20 | 121 |
| Jun | 20 | 43 |
| Jul | 21 | 30 |
| Aug | 21 | 50 |
| Sep | 22 | 88 |
| Oct | 21 | 124 |
| Nov | 21 | 138 |
| Dec | 21 | 92 |

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Gitoki Sector? In Gatsibo District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Gitoki Sector? 44,907 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gitoki Sector? About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gitoki Sector? About 599 people per km²
- What borders Gitoki Sector? Gatsibo Sector, Kabarore Sector, Kageyo Sector, Remera Sector, Rugarama Sector and Rwimbogo Sector
- What time zone is Gitoki Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Gitoki Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Gitoki Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Gitoki Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Gitoki Sector? RW5303 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 75.0 km²
- P-code: RW5303
- District: Gatsibo District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/gatsibo/gitoki/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.