# Kigoma Sector, Huye District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/ Sector · Huye District # Kigoma Sector Kigoma Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Huye District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **26,493 people** in 2023 on 51 km² (about 518 per km²). It is divided into 8 cells. 50 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 26,493people (2023) - 51.1km² - 8cells - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Kigoma Sector? Kigoma Sector had an estimated **26,493 people** in 2023 — 7.1% of Huye District, 217th of 416 sectors. There are 1,110 women for every 1,000 men (above the Huye District figure of 1,065). Spread over 51 km², that is about **518 people per km²**, 236th of 416 sectors. 37.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Huye District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 70 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,101** 5–9 ****3,356** 10–14 ****3,398** 15–19 ****2,921** 20–24 ****2,041** 25–29 ****1,735** 30–34 ****1,840** 35–39 ****1,794** 40–44 ****1,737** 45–49 ****1,316** 50–54 ****762** 55–59 ****809** 60–64 ****668** 65–69 ****446** 70–74 ****327** 75–79 ****123** 80+ ****119** 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 Kigoma Sector? Kigoma Sector lies in [Huye District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 6 other sectors: [Cyanika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/cyanika/), [Gasaka Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/), [Kamegeri Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kamegeri/), [Maraba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/maraba/), [Rwaniro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/) and [Simbi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/simbi/). By area it is the 187th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 8.8% of [Huye District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/). The centre of Kigoma Sector is about 74 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.4722° S, 29.6440° 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: Kigoma 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) · Kirundo51 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali79 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:02, sunset around 18:00). 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 Kigoma Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gishihe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/gishihe/) 6.3 8 0 [Kabatwa](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/kabatwa/) 7.1 5 0 [Kabuga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/kabuga/) 5.5 5 0 [Karambi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/karambi/) 9.1 7 1 [Musebeya](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/musebeya/) 3.6 7 1 [Nyabisindu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/nyabisindu/) 5.9 10 0 [Rugarama](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/rugarama/) 8.1 6 0 [Shanga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/shanga/) 5.4 7 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 Kigoma Sector Open gazetteers list **50 villages, towns and localities** in Kigoma Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,617 m and 1,911 m above sea level (median 1,692 m). - Akabakobwa - Bande - Birambo - Bitare - Buhana - Busesa - Cyanya - Cyenene - Cyeru - Fukwe - Gakomeye - Gasharu - Gasura - Gatovu - Geceka - Gihanda - Gitwa - Kababaji - Kabatwa - Kabicuki - Kagina - Karama - Karambi - Karubuyenge - Kavumu - Kazinga - Kibuye - Kigarama - Kinyamakara - Kinyata - Kiyaga - Mahwa - Mbogo - Mbuli - Murambi - Murera - Musebeya - Nyabisindu - Nyabivumu - Nyagatovu - Nyamirama - Nyanzamura - Nyarunyinya - Nyarusange - Rebo - Rugarama - Rwamweru - Sanzu - Shanga - Zige 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 Kigoma Sector Named natural and historic features inside Kigoma Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 rivers and streams. - Agasayo - Bishyimbo - Butamu - Gasenyi - Kagishwi - Kandorere - Kibingo - Muhaga - Nyagafunzo - Nyantama - Rukaragata - Rundazi - Runukangoma 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 Kigoma Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Huye District, the warmest month is Sep (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C). About 1,507 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (224 mm) and the driest Jul (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 137 Feb 20 125 Mar 19 178 Apr 19 176 May 18 108 Jun 18 50 Jul 18 29 Aug 19 65 Sep 20 106 Oct 19 157 Nov 19 224 Dec 19 152 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kigoma Sector Places mapped inside Kigoma Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 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 Kigoma Sector?In Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Kigoma Sector?26,493 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kigoma Sector?About 21 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kigoma Sector?About 518 people per km² - What borders Kigoma Sector?Cyanika Sector, Gasaka Sector, Kamegeri Sector, Maraba Sector, Rwaniro Sector and Simbi Sector - What time zone is Kigoma Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kigoma Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Kigoma Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kigoma Sector?50 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kigoma Sector?Settlements lie between 1,617 m and 1,911 m - What is the best time to visit Kigoma Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Kigoma Sector?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Kigoma Sector?RW2404 (OCHA common operational dataset)