Sector · Rwamagana District
# Muyumbu Sector

Muyumbu Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 34,537 people in 2023 on 50 km² (about 686 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 34,537 people (2023)
- 50.4 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Muyumbu Sector?

Muyumbu Sector had an estimated 34,537 people in 2023 — 8.3% of Rwamagana District, 119th of 416 sectors. There are 994 women for every 1,000 men (below the Rwamagana District figure of 1,021). Spread over 50 km², that is about 686 people per km², 122nd of 416 sectors.

36.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Rwamagana District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,396
- 5–9 4,117
- 10–14 3,926
- 15–19 3,715
- 20–24 3,372
- 25–29 2,851
- 30–34 2,987
- 35–39 2,919
- 40–44 1,870
- 45–49 1,216
- 50–54 770
- 55–59 723
- 60–64 585
- 65–69 578
- 70–74 276
- 75–79 152
- 80+ 84

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

## Where is Muyumbu Sector?

Muyumbu Sector lies in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other sectors: Gahengeri Sector, Masaka Sector, Nyakaliro Sector, Nzige Sector and Rusororo Sector. By area it is the 193rd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.4% of Rwamagana District. The centre of Muyumbu Sector is about 24 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9972° S, 30.2733° E.

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

## Know before you go: Muyumbu 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 15 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 121 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 17:59).

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 Muyumbu 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 Muyumbu Sector? In Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Muyumbu Sector? 34,537 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Muyumbu Sector? About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Muyumbu Sector? About 686 people per km²
- What borders Muyumbu Sector? Gahengeri Sector, Masaka Sector, Nyakaliro Sector, Nzige Sector and Rusororo Sector
- What time zone is Muyumbu Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Muyumbu Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Muyumbu Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Muyumbu Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Muyumbu Sector? RW5110 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 50.4 km²
- P-code: RW5110
- District: Rwamagana District

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