# Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kigali/ Sector · Nyarugenge District # Kigali Sector Kigali Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyarugenge District, Kigali City. It had an estimated **51,746 people** in 2023 on 29 km² (about 1,759 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 51,746people (2023) - 29.4km² - 5cells - 8mapped services ## How many people live in Kigali Sector? Kigali Sector had an estimated **51,746 people** in 2023 — 14.5% of Nyarugenge District, 46th of 416 sectors. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nyarugenge District figure of 912). Spread over 29 km², that is about **1,759 people per km²**, 33rd of 416 sectors. 35.2% of people are children under 15 and 1.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Nyarugenge District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,548** 5–9 ****5,876** 10–14 ****4,778** 15–19 ****5,097** 20–24 ****5,905** 25–29 ****5,613** 30–34 ****5,313** 35–39 ****4,181** 40–44 ****2,567** 45–49 ****1,492** 50–54 ****923** 55–59 ****874** 60–64 ****656** 65–69 ****464** 70–74 ****247** 75–79 ****122** 80+ ****90** 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 Kigali Sector? Kigali Sector lies in [Nyarugenge District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/), [Kigali City](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 8 other sectors: [Gatsata Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/gasabo/gatsata/), [Kanyinya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kanyinya/), [Kimisagara Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kimisagara/), [Mageregere Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/mageregere/), [Nyakabanda Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/nyakabanda/), [Nyamirambo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/nyamirambo/), [Rugarika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/rugarika/) and [Runda Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/runda/). By area it is the 352nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 22.2% of [Nyarugenge District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/). The centre point is at 1.9806° S, 30.0182° 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). ## Know before you go: Kigali 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) · Kigali14 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma93 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 18:00). 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 Kigali Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Kigali](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kigali/kigali/) 4.3 1 0 [Mwendo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kigali/mwendo/) 6.9 3 0 [Nyabugogo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kigali/nyabugogo/) 6.2 5 7 [Ruriba](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kigali/ruriba/) 4.2 3 1 [Rwesero](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/kigali/rwesero/) 7.7 5 0 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 Kigali Sector Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Kigali Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,361 m and 1,556 m above sea level (median 1,460 m). - Birambo - Gakomeye - Gatare - Gisenga - Gitaka - Kanyabami - Karama - Karambo - Musimba - Mwendo - Nyabugogo - Ruharabuge - Ruliba - Ruzirabatutsi - Rwesero - Rweza - Vuganyana 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 Kigali Sector Named natural and historic features inside Kigali Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Ruliba 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 Kigali Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyarugenge 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 Kigali Sector Places mapped inside Kigali Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels3 - Pharmacies1 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 Kigali Sector?In Nyarugenge District, Kigali City, Rwanda - What is the population of Kigali Sector?51,746 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kigali Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kigali Sector?About 1,759 people per km² - What borders Kigali Sector?Gatsata Sector, Kanyinya Sector, Kimisagara Sector, Mageregere Sector, Nyakabanda Sector, Nyamirambo Sector, Rugarika Sector and Runda Sector - What time zone is Kigali Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kigali Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Kigali Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kigali Sector?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kigali Sector?Settlements lie between 1,361 m and 1,556 m - What is the best time to visit Kigali Sector?December to February and June to September - How many petrol pumps are in Kigali Sector?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Kigali Sector?RW1103 (OCHA common operational dataset)