Sector · Rwamagana District
# Munyiginya Sector

Munyiginya Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 24,118 people in 2023 on 32 km² (about 753 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 24,118 people (2023)
- 32.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Munyiginya Sector?

Munyiginya Sector had an estimated 24,118 people in 2023 — 5.8% of Rwamagana District, 244th of 416 sectors. There are 1,102 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rwamagana District figure of 1,021). Spread over 32 km², that is about 753 people per km², 97th of 416 sectors.

39.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% 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 76 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,389
- 5–9 3,303
- 10–14 2,942
- 15–19 2,500
- 20–24 2,069
- 25–29 1,551
- 30–34 1,594
- 35–39 1,791
- 40–44 1,451
- 45–49 1,053
- 50–54 627
- 55–59 579
- 60–64 490
- 65–69 380
- 70–74 227
- 75–79 105
- 80+ 67

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

## Where is Munyiginya Sector?

Munyiginya Sector lies in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other sectors: Gishali Sector, Kiramuruzi Sector, Murambi Sector, Musha Sector and Mwulire Sector. By area it is the 329th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.7% of Rwamagana District. The centre of Munyiginya Sector is about 35 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9153° S, 30.3757° E.

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

## Know before you go: Munyiginya 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 27 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 129 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 Munyiginya 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 Munyiginya Sector? In Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Munyiginya Sector? 24,118 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Munyiginya Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Munyiginya Sector? About 753 people per km²
- What borders Munyiginya Sector? Gishali Sector, Kiramuruzi Sector, Murambi Sector, Musha Sector and Mwulire Sector
- What time zone is Munyiginya Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Munyiginya Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Munyiginya Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Munyiginya Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Munyiginya Sector? RW5108 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 32.0 km²
- P-code: RW5108
- District: Rwamagana District

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