Sector · Rulindo District
# Shyrongi Sector

Shyrongi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rulindo District, Northern Province. It had an estimated 27,600 people in 2023 on 47 km² (about 591 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 27,600 people (2023)
- 46.7 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Shyrongi Sector?

Shyrongi Sector had an estimated 27,600 people in 2023 — 9.2% of Rulindo District, 196th of 416 sectors. There are 1,088 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Rulindo District figure of 1,094). Spread over 47 km², that is about 591 people per km², 174th of 416 sectors.

35.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Rulindo District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,428
- 5–9 3,339
- 10–14 2,927
- 15–19 2,959
- 20–24 2,459
- 25–29 2,198
- 30–34 2,392
- 35–39 2,245
- 40–44 1,671
- 45–49 1,084
- 50–54 783
- 55–59 684
- 60–64 533
- 65–69 449
- 70–74 227
- 75–79 124
- 80+ 98

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

## Where is Shyrongi Sector?

Shyrongi Sector lies in Rulindo District, Northern Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other sectors: Jali Sector, Kanyinya Sector, Muhondo Sector, Ngamba Sector, Ngoma Sector, Runda Sector and Rusiga Sector. By area it is the 222nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 8.2% of Rulindo District. The centre of Shyrongi Sector is about 15 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8713° S, 29.9545° E.

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

## Know before you go: Shyrongi 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 23 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 83 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 18:00).

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 Shyrongi 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 Shyrongi Sector? In Rulindo District, Northern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Shyrongi Sector? 27,600 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Shyrongi Sector? About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Shyrongi Sector? About 591 people per km²
- What borders Shyrongi Sector? Jali Sector, Kanyinya Sector, Muhondo Sector, Ngamba Sector, Ngoma Sector, Runda Sector and Rusiga Sector
- What time zone is Shyrongi Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Shyrongi Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Shyrongi Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Shyrongi Sector? December to February and June to September
- What is the P-code of Shyrongi Sector? RW4116 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 46.7 km²
- P-code: RW4116
- District: Rulindo District

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