# Nyanza Sector, Gisagara District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/nyanza/ Sector · Gisagara District # Nyanza Sector Nyanza Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Gisagara District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **17,078 people** in 2023 on 39 km² (about 438 per km²). It is divided into 4 cells. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 17,078people (2023) - 39.0km² - 4cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Nyanza Sector? Nyanza Sector had an estimated **17,078 people** in 2023 — 4.7% of Gisagara District, 344th of 416 sectors. There are 1,078 women for every 1,000 men (below the Gisagara District figure of 1,122). Spread over 39 km², that is about **438 people per km²**, 294th of 416 sectors. 39.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Gisagara District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,092** 5–9 ****2,406** 10–14 ****2,166** 15–19 ****1,863** 20–24 ****1,198** 25–29 ****1,161** 30–34 ****1,222** 35–39 ****1,212** 40–44 ****889** 45–49 ****741** 50–54 ****571** 55–59 ****529** 60–64 ****491** 65–69 ****260** 70–74 ****156** 75–79 ****69** 80+ ****52** Source: [United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-rwa). ## Where is Nyanza Sector? Nyanza Sector lies in [Gisagara District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 2 other sectors: [Kigembe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/kigembe/) and [Ngoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/). By area it is the 272nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.7% of [Gisagara District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/). The centre of Nyanza Sector is about 100 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.7864° S, 29.7333° E. Source: [National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-rwa). ## Know before you go: Nyanza Sector - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali - CurrencyFranc (RWF) - Country calling code+250 - LanguagesKinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili - Plug typesType C, E, G · 230 V - Driving sideRight ### Nearest airports - Kirundo Airport (KRE) · Kirundo48 km - Gitega Airport (GID) · Gitega73 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:02, sunset around 17:59). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). 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. ## Cells of Nyanza Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Higiro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/nyanza/higiro/) 6.2 6 1 [Nyamugari](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/nyanza/nyamugari/) 9.9 7 0 [Nyaruteja](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/nyanza/nyaruteja/) 9.7 7 0 [Umubanga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/nyanza/umubanga/) 13 4 0 Source: [National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-rwa); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Nyanza Sector Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Nyanza Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,478 m and 1,758 m above sea level (median 1,612 m). - Akarwishyura - Akayange - Amarabya - Cyumba - Kabakene - Kagarama - Katalinzira - Kigali - Kigembe - Mukuge - Nyamihatsi - Nyamugali - Nyanza - Nyarunazi - Nyaruteja - Nyarutoja - Remera - Ruhororo - Rukoko - Ruvugizo - Rwamiko - Rwanyanza - Sare - Umukubo Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Nyanza Sector Named natural and historic features inside Nyanza Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Akagano - Amaliba - Kinyamagana - Mashoza - Nyamwijima - Rwagicondo - Rwanyamukara - Sagitema Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Nyanza Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Gisagara District, the warmest month is Sep (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,269 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (191 mm) and the driest Jul (20 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and May to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 119 Feb 21 107 Mar 21 154 Apr 20 170 May 20 101 Jun 19 36 Jul 20 20 Aug 21 42 Sep 22 74 Oct 21 124 Nov 20 191 Dec 20 131 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nyanza Sector Places mapped inside Nyanza Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Nyanza Sector?In Gisagara District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Nyanza Sector?17,078 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nyanza Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nyanza Sector?About 438 people per km² - What borders Nyanza Sector?Kigembe Sector and Ngoma Sector - What time zone is Nyanza Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nyanza Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Nyanza Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nyanza Sector?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nyanza Sector?Settlements lie between 1,478 m and 1,758 m - What is the best time to visit Nyanza Sector?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Nyanza Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nyanza Sector?RW2212 (OCHA common operational dataset)