Sector · Rwamagana District
# Fumbwe Sector

Fumbwe Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 31,735 people in 2023 on 44 km² (about 721 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 31,735 people (2023)
- 44.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Fumbwe Sector?

Fumbwe Sector had an estimated 31,735 people in 2023 — 7.6% of Rwamagana District, 146th of 416 sectors. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rwamagana District figure of 1,021). Spread over 44 km², that is about 721 people per km², 109th of 416 sectors.

39.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Rwamagana District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,658
- 5–9 4,284
- 10–14 3,476
- 15–19 3,614
- 20–24 2,964
- 25–29 2,119
- 30–34 2,268
- 35–39 2,203
- 40–44 1,765
- 45–49 1,306
- 50–54 870
- 55–59 708
- 60–64 541
- 65–69 385
- 70–74 326
- 75–79 140
- 80+ 108

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

## Where is Fumbwe Sector?

Fumbwe Sector lies in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 8 other sectors: Bukure Sector, Gahengeri Sector, Gasange Sector, Gikomero Sector, Giti Sector, Murambi Sector, Musha Sector and Rusororo Sector. By area it is the 237th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 6.5% of Rwamagana District. The centre of Fumbwe Sector is about 28 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8619° S, 30.2914° E.

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

## Know before you go: Fumbwe 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 21 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 119 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 05:58, 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 Fumbwe Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rwamagana 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 Fumbwe Sector? In Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Fumbwe Sector? 31,735 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Fumbwe Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Fumbwe Sector? About 721 people per km²
- What borders Fumbwe Sector? Bukure Sector, Gahengeri Sector, Gasange Sector, Gikomero Sector, Giti Sector, Murambi Sector, Musha Sector and Rusororo Sector
- What time zone is Fumbwe Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Fumbwe Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Fumbwe Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Fumbwe Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Fumbwe Sector? RW5101 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 44.0 km²
- P-code: RW5101
- District: Rwamagana District

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