Sector · Gicumbi District
# Bwisige Sector

Bwisige Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Gicumbi District, Northern Province. It had an estimated 5,458 people in 2023 on 47 km² (about 116 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 5,458 people (2023)
- 47.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Bwisige Sector?

Bwisige Sector had an estimated 5,458 people in 2023 — 1.2% of Gicumbi District, the least populous of 416 sectors. There are 1,067 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Gicumbi District figure of 1,067). Spread over 47 km², that is about 116 people per km², 413th of 416 sectors.

39.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Gicumbi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.
- 0–4 590
- 5–9 745
- 10–14 806
- 15–19 679
- 20–24 459
- 25–29 353
- 30–34 315
- 35–39 358
- 40–44 288
- 45–49 234
- 50–54 152
- 55–59 137
- 60–64 131
- 65–69 96
- 70–74 65
- 75–79 27
- 80+ 23

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

## Where is Bwisige Sector?

Bwisige Sector lies in Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other sectors: Byumba Sector, Mukama Sector, Nyagihanga Sector, Rukomo Sector, Rushaki Sector, Ruvune Sector and Shangasha Sector. By area it is the 221st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.7% of Gicumbi District. The centre of Bwisige Sector is about 44 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.5574° S, 30.1354° E.

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

## Know before you go: Bwisige 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 46 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 100 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 05:58, sunset around 18:00).

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 Bwisige Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gicumbi 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 Bwisige Sector? In Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Bwisige Sector? 5,458 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bwisige Sector? About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bwisige Sector? About 116 people per km²
- What borders Bwisige Sector? Byumba Sector, Mukama Sector, Nyagihanga Sector, Rukomo Sector, Rushaki Sector, Ruvune Sector and Shangasha Sector
- What time zone is Bwisige Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Bwisige Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Bwisige Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Bwisige Sector? January to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Bwisige Sector? RW4502 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 47.0 km²
- P-code: RW4502
- District: Gicumbi District

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