Sector · Kayonza District
# Murundi Sector

Murundi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Kayonza District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 68,659 people in 2023 on 491 km² (about 140 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 68,659 people (2023)
- 491 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Murundi Sector?

Murundi Sector had an estimated 68,659 people in 2023 — 12.6% of Kayonza District, 22nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kayonza District figure of 1,035). Spread over 491 km², that is about 140 people per km², 410th of 416 sectors.

41.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Kayonza District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.
- 0–4 9,780
- 5–9 9,714
- 10–14 8,958
- 15–19 7,359
- 20–24 5,716
- 25–29 4,531
- 30–34 4,648
- 35–39 5,064
- 40–44 3,771
- 45–49 2,498
- 50–54 1,804
- 55–59 1,495
- 60–64 1,291
- 65–69 1,146
- 70–74 461
- 75–79 231
- 80+ 192

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

## Where is Murundi Sector?

Murundi Sector lies in Kayonza District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other sectors: Gahini Sector, Kiziguro Sector, Mwiri Sector, Rugarama Sector, Rukara Sector and Rwimbogo Sector. By area it is the 4th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 25.4% of Kayonza District. The centre of Murundi Sector is about 81 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.7024° S, 30.7402° E.

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

## Know before you go: Murundi 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 73 km
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi 159 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 05:56, sunset around 17:57).

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 Murundi 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.

## Quick answers
- Where is Murundi Sector? In Kayonza District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Murundi Sector? 68,659 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Murundi Sector? About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Murundi Sector? About 140 people per km²
- What borders Murundi Sector? Gahini Sector, Kiziguro Sector, Mwiri Sector, Rugarama Sector, Rukara Sector and Rwimbogo Sector
- What time zone is Murundi Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Murundi Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Murundi Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Murundi Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Murundi Sector? RW5406 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 491.4 km²
- P-code: RW5406
- District: Kayonza District

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