# Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/nyarugunga/ Sector · Kicukiro District # Nyarugunga Sector Nyarugunga Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Kicukiro District, Kigali City. It had an estimated **55,934 people** in 2023 on 15 km² (about 3,658 per km²). It is divided into 3 cells. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 55 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 55,934people (2023) - 15.3km² - 3cells - 55mapped services ## How many people live in Nyarugunga Sector? Nyarugunga Sector had an estimated **55,934 people** in 2023 — 11.4% of Kicukiro District, 38th of 416 sectors. There are 871 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kicukiro District figure of 919). Spread over 15 km², that is about **3,658 people per km²**, 18th of 416 sectors. 26.2% of people are children under 15 and 1.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Kicukiro District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,144** 5–9 ****4,641** 10–14 ****4,849** 15–19 ****7,016** 20–24 ****8,602** 25–29 ****7,049** 30–34 ****5,852** 35–39 ****5,405** 40–44 ****3,214** 45–49 ****1,685** 50–54 ****856** 55–59 ****589** 60–64 ****344** 65–69 ****329** 70–74 ****156** 75–79 ****126** 80+ ****77** 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 Nyarugunga Sector? Nyarugunga Sector lies in [Kicukiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/), [Kigali City](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 6 other sectors: [Kanombe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/kanombe/), [Kimironko Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/kimironko/), [Masaka Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/masaka/), [Ndera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/ndera/), [Remera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/remera/) and [Rusororo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/rusororo/). By area it is the 394th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 9.1% of [Kicukiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/). The centre of Nyarugunga Sector is about 12 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9769° S, 30.1670° 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 Nyarugunga Sector OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Nyarugunga Sector: 1 ruins; 1 museum; 1 attraction. - Rwanda Art Museum · museum - Crashed Plane · attraction - Remnants of 9XR-NN · ruins 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: Nyarugunga Sector - 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) · Kigali3.2 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma109 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. ## Cells of Nyarugunga Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Kamashashi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/nyarugunga/kamashashi/) 8.0 3 22 [Nonko](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/nyarugunga/nonko/) 3.6 4 8 [Rwimbogo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/kicukiro/nyarugunga/rwimbogo/) 3.7 2 25 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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Nyarugunga Sector Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Nyarugunga Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,397 m and 1,484 m above sea level (median 1,422 m). - Gakoni - Gihanga - Kanombe - Murindi - Nonko - Nyandungu - Nyarugunga - Rwimbogo Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Nyarugunga Sector Named natural and historic features inside Nyarugunga Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Bigagu ### Getting around 2 airports. - Kigali International Aiport - Kigali International Airport 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 Nyarugunga Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kicukiro 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 Nyarugunga Sector Places mapped inside Nyarugunga Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals12 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels11 - Schools8 - Pharmacies16 - Restaurants2 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 Nyarugunga Sector?In Kicukiro District, Kigali City, Rwanda - What is the population of Nyarugunga Sector?55,934 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nyarugunga Sector?About 24 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nyarugunga Sector?About 3,658 people per km² - What borders Nyarugunga Sector?Kanombe Sector, Kimironko Sector, Masaka Sector, Ndera Sector, Remera Sector and Rusororo Sector - What is there to see in Nyarugunga Sector?Crashed Plane, Remnants of 9XR-NN, Rwanda Art Museum - What time zone is Nyarugunga Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nyarugunga Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Nyarugunga Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nyarugunga Sector?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nyarugunga Sector?Settlements lie between 1,397 m and 1,484 m - What is the best time to visit Nyarugunga Sector?December to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Nyarugunga Sector?12 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nyarugunga Sector?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Nyarugunga Sector?RW1310 (OCHA common operational dataset)