Sector · Rwamagana District
# Muhazi Sector

Muhazi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 30,508 people in 2023 on 58 km² (about 529 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 30,508 people (2023)
- 57.7 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Muhazi Sector?

Muhazi Sector had an estimated 30,508 people in 2023 — 7.3% of Rwamagana District, 162nd of 416 sectors. There are 757 women for every 1,000 men (below the Rwamagana District figure of 1,021). Spread over 58 km², that is about 529 people per km², 224th of 416 sectors.

29.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 21 across Rwamagana District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,223
- 5–9 3,087
- 10–14 2,756
- 15–19 2,868
- 20–24 2,929
- 25–29 2,253
- 30–34 2,141
- 35–39 2,535
- 40–44 2,369
- 45–49 1,898
- 50–54 1,220
- 55–59 1,072
- 60–64 853
- 65–69 641
- 70–74 394
- 75–79 176
- 80+ 93

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

## Where is Muhazi Sector?

Muhazi Sector lies in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 8 other sectors: Gahini Sector, Gishali Sector, Kigabiro Sector, Kiramuruzi Sector, Mukarange Sector, Nyamirama Sector, Rukara Sector and Ruramira Sector. By area it is the 133rd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 8.5% of Rwamagana District. The centre of Muhazi Sector is about 43 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9024° S, 30.4465° E.

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

## Know before you go: Muhazi 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 35 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 137 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 05:57, 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 Muhazi 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 Muhazi Sector? In Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Muhazi Sector? 30,508 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Muhazi Sector? About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Muhazi Sector? About 529 people per km²
- What borders Muhazi Sector? Gahini Sector, Gishali Sector, Kigabiro Sector, Kiramuruzi Sector, Mukarange Sector, Nyamirama Sector, Rukara Sector and Ruramira Sector
- What time zone is Muhazi Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Muhazi Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Muhazi Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Muhazi Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Muhazi Sector? RW5106 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 57.7 km²
- P-code: RW5106
- District: Rwamagana District

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