Sector · Rwamagana District
# Rubona Sector

Rubona Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated 33,952 people in 2023 on 56 km² (about 610 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 33,952 people (2023)
- 55.7 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Rubona Sector?

Rubona Sector had an estimated 33,952 people in 2023 — 8.2% of Rwamagana District, 125th of 416 sectors. There are 1,075 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rwamagana District figure of 1,021). Spread over 56 km², that is about 610 people per km², 159th of 416 sectors.

37.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 21 across Rwamagana District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,608
- 5–9 4,413
- 10–14 3,770
- 15–19 3,566
- 20–24 2,911
- 25–29 2,485
- 30–34 2,484
- 35–39 2,709
- 40–44 2,023
- 45–49 1,501
- 50–54 928
- 55–59 866
- 60–64 670
- 65–69 528
- 70–74 276
- 75–79 135
- 80+ 79

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

## Where is Rubona Sector?

Rubona Sector lies in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. It borders 8 other sectors: Karembo Sector, Karenge Sector, Kigabiro Sector, Mugesera Sector, Munyaga Sector, Mwulire Sector, Nzige Sector and Zaza Sector. By area it is the 145th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 8.2% of Rwamagana District. The centre of Rubona Sector is about 39 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.0398° S, 30.3961° E.

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

## Know before you go: Rubona 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 30 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 135 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 Rubona 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 Rubona Sector? In Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Rubona Sector? 33,952 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rubona Sector? About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rubona Sector? About 610 people per km²
- What borders Rubona Sector? Karembo Sector, Karenge Sector, Kigabiro Sector, Mugesera Sector, Munyaga Sector, Mwulire Sector, Nzige Sector and Zaza Sector
- What time zone is Rubona Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Rubona Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Rubona Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Rubona Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Rubona Sector? RW5114 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 55.7 km²
- P-code: RW5114
- District: Rwamagana District

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