Sector · Ngoma District
# Rukira Sector

Rukira Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Ngoma District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 32,306 people in 2023 on 69 km² (about 471 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 32,306 people (2023)
- 68.6 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Rukira Sector?

Rukira Sector had an estimated 32,306 people in 2023 — 7.2% of Ngoma District, 143rd of 416 sectors. There are 1,066 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ngoma District figure of 1,058). Spread over 69 km², that is about 471 people per km², 270th of 416 sectors.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Ngoma District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,141
- 5–9 4,096
- 10–14 3,589
- 15–19 3,848
- 20–24 3,100
- 25–29 2,280
- 30–34 2,227
- 35–39 2,345
- 40–44 1,839
- 45–49 1,322
- 50–54 878
- 55–59 767
- 60–64 623
- 65–69 573
- 70–74 381
- 75–79 192
- 80+ 105

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

## Where is Rukira Sector?

Rukira Sector lies in Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other sectors: Kabare Sector, Kibungo Sector, Murama Sector, Mushikiri Sector and Nasho Sector. By area it is the 86th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.9% of Ngoma District. The centre of Rukira Sector is about 66 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.1585° S, 30.6170° E.

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

## Know before you go: Rukira 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 57 km
- Gitega Airport (GID) · Gitega 160 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); 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 Rukira Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ngoma 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 Rukira Sector? In Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Rukira Sector? 32,306 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rukira Sector? About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rukira Sector? About 471 people per km²
- What borders Rukira Sector? Kabare Sector, Kibungo Sector, Murama Sector, Mushikiri Sector and Nasho Sector
- What time zone is Rukira Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Rukira Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Rukira Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Rukira Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Rukira Sector? RW5610 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 68.6 km²
- P-code: RW5610
- District: Ngoma District

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