# Gasabo District, Kigali City – Population, Sectors & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/ District · Kigali City # Gasabo District Gasabo District is a district of Rwanda in Kigali City. It had an estimated **915,806 people** in 2023 on 430 km² (about 2,131 per km²). It is divided into 15 sectors. 199 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 611 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 915,806people (2023) - 430km² - 15sectors - 611mapped services ## How many people live in Gasabo District? Gasabo District had an estimated **915,806 people** in 2023 — 51.9% of Kigali City, 2nd of 30 districts. There are 893 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kigali City figure of 904). Spread over 430 km², that is about **2,131 people per km²**, 3rd of 30 districts. 31.7% of people are children under 15 and 1.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Kigali City). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****117,106** 5–9 ****91,668** 10–14 ****81,494** 15–19 ****93,028** 20–24 ****116,979** 25–29 ****107,112** 30–34 ****95,067** 35–39 ****78,769** 40–44 ****49,060** 45–49 ****30,821** 50–54 ****16,650** 55–59 ****13,440** 60–64 ****9,860** 65–69 ****6,971** 70–74 ****4,158** 75–79 ****2,106** 80+ ****1,517** Source: [United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-rwa). ## Where is Gasabo District? Gasabo District lies in [Kigali City](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 5 other districts: [Gicumbi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/northern-province/gicumbi/), [Kicukiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/), [Nyarugenge District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/), [Rulindo District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/northern-province/rulindo/) and [Rwamagana District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/rwamagana/). By area it is the 27th largest of 30 districts in Rwanda. It covers 58.9% of [Kigali City](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/). The centre of Gasabo District is about 10 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8836° S, 30.1256° E. Source: [National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-rwa). ## Things to see in and around Gasabo District OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Gasabo District: 3 attractions; 2 museums; 1 memorial; 1 zoo; 1 theme park. - Campaign Against Genocide Museum · museum - Kigali Genocide Memorial · museum - Inemas arts gallery · attraction - Kigali Golf Course · attraction - Kigali Golf Course · attraction - Bambino Super City · theme park - Campaign Against Genocide Memorial · memorial - Umusambi Village · zoo Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Gasabo District - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali - CurrencyFranc (RWF) - Country calling code+250 - LanguagesKinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili - Plug typesType C, E, G · 230 V - Driving sideRight ### Nearest airports - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali9.6 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma102 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 05:59, sunset around 17:59). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). 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. ## Sectors of Gasabo District Sector People per km² Area km² Cells Services [Gisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/gisozi/) 146,539 17,634 8.3 2 57 [Kinyinya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/kinyinya/) 144,585 5,970 24 4 57 [Kimironko Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/kimironko/) 83,148 7,332 11 3 106 [Ndera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/ndera/) 82,315 1,633 50 6 16 [Bumbogo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/bumbogo/) 70,205 1,157 61 7 8 [Remera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/remera/) 65,821 9,054 7.3 4 169 [Gatsata Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/gatsata/) 58,968 9,779 6.0 3 4 [Jabana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/jabana/) 52,113 1,431 36 4 3 [Rusororo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/rusororo/) 48,002 918 52 7 14 [Nduba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/nduba/) 38,192 820 47 7 2 [Kacyiru Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/kacyiru/) 35,678 6,162 5.8 3 79 [Jali Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/jali/) 30,727 821 37 7 1 [Rutunga Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/rutunga/) 21,550 504 43 6 1 [Gikomero Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/gikomero/) 20,301 579 35 5 0 [Kimihurura Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/kimihurura/) 17,662 3,477 5.1 3 94 Source: [National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-rwa); [United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-rwa). ## Largest towns in Gasabo District - Ndera41,764 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Gasabo District Named natural and historic features inside Gasabo District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 34 rivers and streams. - Agatare - Akagogo - Akagwagwa - Akogo - Buhama - Gatare - Gikono - Gitakuzi - Isumu - Kadobogo - Kajevuba - Karuruma - Kibobo - Kibumba - Kiradiha - Muhaxi - Mulindi - Mulindi - Ngando - Nyaburoro - Nyacyonga - Nyagageza - Nyagisenyi - Nyampamwe …and 10 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Nyarutarama Recreation Park ### History 1 palace. - Palais du Mouvement Revolutionaire Natinale pour le Developpement Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Gasabo District and the best time to visit In Gasabo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,291 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (178 mm) and the driest Jul (31 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 20 96 Feb 21 102 Mar 20 153 Apr 20 178 May 19 139 Jun 19 50 Jul 19 31 Aug 20 56 Sep 21 88 Oct 20 129 Nov 19 160 Dec 20 109 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gasabo District Places mapped inside Gasabo District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals77 - Banks22 - Petrol pumps24 - Hotels123 - Shopping malls5 - Schools38 - Colleges and universities15 - Pharmacies153 - Restaurants148 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics2 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Gasabo District?In Kigali City, Rwanda - What is the population of Gasabo District?915,806 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Gasabo District?About 23 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Gasabo District?About 2,131 people per km² - What borders Gasabo District?Gicumbi District, Kicukiro District, Nyarugenge District, Rulindo District and Rwamagana District - What is there to see in Gasabo District?Bambino Super City, Campaign Against Genocide Memorial, Campaign Against Genocide Museum, Inemas arts gallery - What time zone is Gasabo District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Gasabo District?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Gasabo District?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Gasabo District?Ndera - What is the best time to visit Gasabo District?December to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Gasabo District?77 mapped - How many banks are in Gasabo District?22 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gasabo District?24 mapped - What is the P-code of Gasabo District?RW12 (OCHA common operational dataset)