# Murama Sector, Kayonza District – Population, Cells & Map

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Sector · Kayonza District 

# Murama Sector

Murama Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Kayonza District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **25,940 people** in 2023 on 69 km² (about 375 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.

- 25,940people (2023)
- 69.1km²
- 0cells

## How many people live in Murama Sector?

Murama Sector had an estimated **25,940 people** in 2023 — 4.8% of Kayonza District, 223rd of 416 sectors. There are 1,050 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kayonza District figure of 1,035). Spread over 69 km², that is about **375 people per km²**, 336th of 416 sectors.

40.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Kayonza District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,443**

5–9 ****3,618**

10–14 ****3,392**

15–19 ****2,705**

20–24 ****2,291**

25–29 ****1,788**

30–34 ****1,887**

35–39 ****1,905**

40–44 ****1,402**

45–49 ****1,036**

50–54 ****694**

55–59 ****561**

60–64 ****428**

65–69 ****389**

70–74 ****232**

75–79 ****92**

80+ ****77**

Source: [United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-rwa).

## Where is Murama Sector?

Murama Sector lies in [Kayonza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/kayonza/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 5 other sectors: [Kabare Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/kayonza/kabare/), [Kabarondo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/kayonza/kabarondo/), [Kibungo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/ngoma/kibungo/), [Remera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/ngoma/remera/) and [Rwinkwavu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/kayonza/rwinkwavu/). By area it is the 85th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 3.6% of [Kayonza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/kayonza/). The centre of Murama Sector is about 61 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.0377° S, 30.6015° E.

Source: [National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-rwa).

## Know before you go: Murama Sector

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali
- CurrencyFranc (RWF)
- Country calling code+250
- LanguagesKinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Plug typesType C, E, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight

### Nearest airports

- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali52 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma157 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:57, sunset around 17:57).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Murama Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kayonza District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (20 °C). About 1,207 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (167 mm) and the driest Jul (26 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 21 93 

Feb 22 89 

Mar 21 145 

Apr 20 167 

May 20 127 

Jun 20 42 

Jul 20 26 

Aug 21 47 

Sep 21 86 

Oct 21 125 

Nov 20 157 

Dec 21 103 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Quick answers

- Where is Murama Sector?In Kayonza District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Murama Sector?25,940 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Murama Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Murama Sector?About 375 people per km²
- What borders Murama Sector?Kabare Sector, Kabarondo Sector, Kibungo Sector, Remera Sector and Rwinkwavu Sector
- What time zone is Murama Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Murama Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Murama Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Murama Sector?December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Murama Sector?RW5405 (OCHA common operational dataset)