Sector · Nyagatare District
# Katabagemu Sector

Katabagemu Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 48,550 people in 2023 on 98 km² (about 495 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 48,550 people (2023)
- 98.1 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Katabagemu Sector?

Katabagemu Sector had an estimated 48,550 people in 2023 — 5.3% of Nyagatare District, 52nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyagatare District figure of 998). Spread over 98 km², that is about 495 people per km², 254th of 416 sectors.

42.2% of people are children under 15 and 1.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Nyagatare District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.
- 0–4 6,352
- 5–9 7,075
- 10–14 7,050
- 15–19 5,789
- 20–24 4,251
- 25–29 3,332
- 30–34 2,957
- 35–39 3,270
- 40–44 2,498
- 45–49 2,081
- 50–54 1,337
- 55–59 1,019
- 60–64 685
- 65–69 463
- 70–74 244
- 75–79 76
- 80+ 71

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

## Where is Katabagemu Sector?

Katabagemu Sector lies in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other sectors: Kabarore Sector, Karangazi Sector, Mimuri Sector, Ngarama Sector and Nyagatare Sector. By area it is the 32nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.1% of Nyagatare District. The centre of Katabagemu Sector is about 60 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.4721° S, 30.3103° E.

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

## Know before you go: Katabagemu 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 58 km
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi 108 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 Katabagemu Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyagatare 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 Katabagemu Sector? In Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Katabagemu Sector? 48,550 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Katabagemu Sector? About 18 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Katabagemu Sector? About 495 people per km²
- What borders Katabagemu Sector? Kabarore Sector, Karangazi Sector, Mimuri Sector, Ngarama Sector and Nyagatare Sector
- What time zone is Katabagemu Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Katabagemu Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Katabagemu Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Katabagemu Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Katabagemu Sector? RW5204 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 98.1 km²
- P-code: RW5204
- District: Nyagatare District

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