Sector · Ngoma District
# Rukumberi Sector

Rukumberi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Ngoma District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 44,871 people in 2023 on 86 km² (about 521 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 44,871 people (2023)
- 86.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Rukumberi Sector?

Rukumberi Sector had an estimated 44,871 people in 2023 — 10.0% of Ngoma District, 63rd of 416 sectors. There are 1,080 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ngoma District figure of 1,058). Spread over 86 km², that is about 521 people per km², 233rd of 416 sectors.

40.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Ngoma District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.
- 0–4 7,191
- 5–9 6,264
- 10–14 4,884
- 15–19 4,404
- 20–24 3,900
- 25–29 3,044
- 30–34 3,344
- 35–39 2,852
- 40–44 2,347
- 45–49 1,829
- 50–54 1,367
- 55–59 1,136
- 60–64 979
- 65–69 591
- 70–74 431
- 75–79 175
- 80+ 133

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

## Where is Rukumberi Sector?

Rukumberi Sector lies in Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 9 other sectors: Gashora Sector, Jarama Sector, Juru Sector, Karenge Sector, Mugesera Sector, Rilima Sector, Rweru Sector, Sake Sector and Zaza Sector. By area it is the 51st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 9.9% of Ngoma District. The centre of Rukumberi Sector is about 37 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.1685° S, 30.3060° E.

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

## Know before you go: Rukumberi 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 29 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 131 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:58, sunset around 17:58).

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 Rukumberi 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 Rukumberi Sector? In Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Rukumberi Sector? 44,871 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rukumberi Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rukumberi Sector? About 521 people per km²
- What borders Rukumberi Sector? Gashora Sector, Jarama Sector, Juru Sector, Karenge Sector, Mugesera Sector, Rilima Sector, Rweru Sector, Sake Sector and Zaza Sector
- What time zone is Rukumberi Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Rukumberi Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Rukumberi Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Rukumberi Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Rukumberi Sector? RW5611 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 86.0 km²
- P-code: RW5611
- District: Ngoma District

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