Sector · Gicumbi District
# Mukarange Sector

Mukarange Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Gicumbi District, Northern Province. It had an estimated 13,591 people in 2023 on 41 km² (about 335 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 13,591 people (2023)
- 40.6 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Mukarange Sector?

Mukarange Sector had an estimated 13,591 people in 2023 — 3.1% of Gicumbi District, 391st of 416 sectors. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Gicumbi District figure of 1,067). Spread over 41 km², that is about 335 people per km², 363rd of 416 sectors.

37.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Gicumbi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,452
- 5–9 1,736
- 10–14 1,893
- 15–19 1,669
- 20–24 1,262
- 25–29 898
- 30–34 807
- 35–39 913
- 40–44 731
- 45–49 461
- 50–54 434
- 55–59 460
- 60–64 316
- 65–69 231
- 70–74 180
- 75–79 79
- 80+ 69

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

## Where is Mukarange Sector?

Mukarange Sector lies in Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda. It borders 6 other sectors: Byumba Sector, Cyumba Sector, Kaniga Sector, Manyagiro Sector, Rushaki Sector and Shangasha Sector. By area it is the 261st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.9% of Gicumbi District. The centre of Mukarange Sector is about 51 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.4879° S, 30.0776° E.

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

## Know before you go: Mukarange 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
- Kisoro Airport (KXO) · Kisoro 46 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 54 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 Mukarange 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 Mukarange Sector? In Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Mukarange Sector? 13,591 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mukarange Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mukarange Sector? About 335 people per km²
- What borders Mukarange Sector? Byumba Sector, Cyumba Sector, Kaniga Sector, Manyagiro Sector, Rushaki Sector and Shangasha Sector
- What time zone is Mukarange Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mukarange Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mukarange Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Mukarange Sector? January to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Mukarange Sector? RW4510 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 40.6 km²
- P-code: RW4510
- District: Gicumbi District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/northern-province/gicumbi/mukarange/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.