Sector · Rulindo District
# Rukozo Sector

Rukozo Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rulindo District, Northern Province. It had an estimated 14,501 people in 2023 on 20 km² (about 715 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 14,501 people (2023)
- 20.3 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Rukozo Sector?

Rukozo Sector had an estimated 14,501 people in 2023 — 4.8% of Rulindo District, 381st of 416 sectors. There are 1,069 women for every 1,000 men (below the Rulindo District figure of 1,094). Spread over 20 km², that is about 715 people per km², 111th of 416 sectors.

36.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Rulindo District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,483
- 5–9 1,803
- 10–14 1,980
- 15–19 1,917
- 20–24 1,276
- 25–29 1,009
- 30–34 895
- 35–39 1,059
- 40–44 807
- 45–49 615
- 50–54 411
- 55–59 401
- 60–64 310
- 65–69 242
- 70–74 134
- 75–79 85
- 80+ 74

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

## Where is Rukozo Sector?

Rukozo Sector lies in Rulindo District, Northern Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other sectors: Base Sector, Cyungo Sector, Kinihira Sector, Miyove Sector and Ruhunde Sector. By area it is the 387th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 3.6% of Rulindo District. The centre of Rukozo Sector is about 38 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6267° S, 29.9558° E.

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

## Know before you go: Rukozo 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 43 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 80 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 Rukozo Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rulindo 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.

## Quick answers
- Where is Rukozo Sector? In Rulindo District, Northern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Rukozo Sector? 14,501 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rukozo Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rukozo Sector? About 715 people per km²
- What borders Rukozo Sector? Base Sector, Cyungo Sector, Kinihira Sector, Miyove Sector and Ruhunde Sector
- What time zone is Rukozo Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Rukozo Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Rukozo Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Rukozo Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Rukozo Sector? RW4114 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 20.3 km²
- P-code: RW4114
- District: Rulindo District

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