Sector · Musanze District
# Muko Sector

Muko Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Musanze District, Northern Province. It had an estimated 18,838 people in 2023 on 20 km² (about 931 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 18,838 people (2023)
- 20.2 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Muko Sector?

Muko Sector had an estimated 18,838 people in 2023 — 4.3% of Musanze District, 321st of 416 sectors. There are 1,088 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Musanze District figure of 1,084). Spread over 20 km², that is about 931 people per km², 64th of 416 sectors.

36.5% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Musanze District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.
- 0–4 2,145
- 5–9 2,484
- 10–14 2,246
- 15–19 2,275
- 20–24 1,924
- 25–29 1,516
- 30–34 1,391
- 35–39 1,126
- 40–44 850
- 45–49 788
- 50–54 555
- 55–59 479
- 60–64 398
- 65–69 299
- 70–74 176
- 75–79 113
- 80+ 73

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

## Where is Muko Sector?

Muko Sector lies in Musanze District, Northern Province, Rwanda. It borders 4 other sectors: Kimonyi Sector, Muhoza Sector, Nkotsi Sector and Rwaza Sector. By area it is the 388th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 3.8% of Musanze District. The centre of Muko Sector is about 66 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.5442° S, 29.6213° E.

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

## Know before you go: Muko 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 31 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 45 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:00, sunset around 18:02).

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 Muko Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Musanze District, the warmest month is Feb (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C). About 1,693 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (218 mm) and the driest Jul (45 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are June to August.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 17 | 126 |
| Feb | 18 | 127 |
| Mar | 18 | 206 |
| Apr | 18 | 183 |
| May | 17 | 142 |
| Jun | 17 | 74 |
| Jul | 17 | 45 |
| Aug | 17 | 91 |
| Sep | 18 | 139 |
| Oct | 17 | 190 |
| Nov | 17 | 218 |
| Dec | 17 | 153 |

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Muko Sector? In Musanze District, Northern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Muko Sector? 18,838 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Muko Sector? About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Muko Sector? About 931 people per km²
- What borders Muko Sector? Kimonyi Sector, Muhoza Sector, Nkotsi Sector and Rwaza Sector
- What time zone is Muko Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Muko Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Muko Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Muko Sector? June to August
- What is the P-code of Muko Sector? RW4309 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 20.2 km²
- P-code: RW4309
- District: Musanze District

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