Sector · Gakenke District
# Muyongwe Sector

Muyongwe Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Gakenke District, Northern Province. It had an estimated 13,647 people in 2023 on 34 km² (about 400 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 13,647 people (2023)
- 34.1 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Muyongwe Sector?

Muyongwe Sector had an estimated 13,647 people in 2023 — 4.3% of Gakenke District, 389th of 416 sectors. There are 1,107 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Gakenke District figure of 1,097). Spread over 34 km², that is about 400 people per km², 323rd of 416 sectors.

36.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Gakenke District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,510
- 5–9 1,727
- 10–14 1,794
- 15–19 1,400
- 20–24 1,096
- 25–29 1,033
- 30–34 1,021
- 35–39 980
- 40–44 839
- 45–49 464
- 50–54 430
- 55–59 407
- 60–64 317
- 65–69 292
- 70–74 194
- 75–79 91
- 80+ 52

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

## Where is Muyongwe Sector?

Muyongwe Sector lies in Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda. It borders 4 other sectors: Bushoki Sector, Muhondo Sector, Rushashi Sector and Rusiga Sector. By area it is the 313th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.8% of Gakenke District. The centre of Muyongwe Sector is about 30 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.7354° S, 29.8884° E.

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

## Know before you go: Muyongwe 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 38 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 73 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:59, sunset around 18:01).

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 Muyongwe Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gakenke District, the warmest month is Feb (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,502 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (193 mm) and the driest Jul (46 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and June to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 18 | 100 |
| Feb | 18 | 108 |
| Mar | 18 | 173 |
| Apr | 18 | 193 |
| May | 17 | 164 |
| Jun | 17 | 67 |
| Jul | 16 | 46 |
| Aug | 17 | 75 |
| Sep | 18 | 113 |
| Oct | 18 | 160 |
| Nov | 18 | 176 |
| Dec | 18 | 126 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Quick answers
- Where is Muyongwe Sector? In Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Muyongwe Sector? 13,647 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Muyongwe Sector? About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Muyongwe Sector? About 400 people per km²
- What borders Muyongwe Sector? Bushoki Sector, Muhondo Sector, Rushashi Sector and Rusiga Sector
- What time zone is Muyongwe Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Muyongwe Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Muyongwe Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Muyongwe Sector? January to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Muyongwe Sector? RW4214 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 34.1 km²
- P-code: RW4214
- District: Gakenke District

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