# Mbazi Sector, Huye District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/ Sector · Huye District # Mbazi Sector Mbazi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Huye District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **34,483 people** in 2023 on 41 km² (about 836 per km²). It is divided into 7 cells. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 34,483people (2023) - 41.2km² - 7cells ## How many people live in Mbazi Sector? Mbazi Sector had an estimated **34,483 people** in 2023 — 9.2% of Huye District, 120th of 416 sectors. There are 1,120 women for every 1,000 men (above the Huye District figure of 1,065). Spread over 41 km², that is about **836 people per km²**, 80th of 416 sectors. 35.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Huye District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,213** 5–9 ****3,837** 10–14 ****4,039** 15–19 ****3,859** 20–24 ****3,017** 25–29 ****2,652** 30–34 ****2,774** 35–39 ****2,528** 40–44 ****1,833** 45–49 ****1,455** 50–54 ****1,012** 55–59 ****1,130** 60–64 ****1,068** 65–69 ****546** 70–74 ****277** 75–79 ****167** 80+ ****76** 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 Mbazi Sector? Mbazi 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: [Huye Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/huye/), [Maraba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/maraba/), [Ngoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/ngoma/), [Ruhashya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/ruhashya/), [Save Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/save/) and [Simbi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/simbi/). By area it is the 255th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.1% of [Huye District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/). The centre of Mbazi Sector is about 76 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.5484° S, 29.7344° 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: Mbazi 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) · Kirundo40 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 06:01, 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 Mbazi Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gatobotobo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/gatobotobo/) 4.8 4 0 [Kabuga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/kabuga/) 5.7 7 0 [Mutunda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/mutunda/) 6.4 7 0 [Mwulire](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/mwulire/) 5.7 6 0 [Rugango](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/rugango/) 8.5 8 0 [Rusagara](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/rusagara/) 4.7 5 0 [Tare](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/mbazi/tare/) 5.6 3 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 Mbazi Sector Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Mbazi Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,618 m and 1,904 m above sea level (median 1,734 m). - Akabuga - Bigangara - Buhoro - Bumbogo - Cyayove - Gahanga - Gasharu - Gashikili - Gatobotobo - Gicubuko - Gihindamuyaga - Gitwa - Impinga - Kabakono - Kabuga - Kaburuba - Kagera - Kamagonde - Kanyaruhinda - Kavumu - Kibabara - Kibilizi - Kibiraro - Kigusa - Kimuna - Mbazi - Mbogo - Mubyiza - Murambi - Mutunda - Mwulire - Ndobogo - Nyabisindu - Nyakigezi - Rugango - Rulyango - Rusagara - Tare 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 Mbazi Sector Named natural and historic features inside Mbazi Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 rivers and streams. - Bambiro - Cyezuboro - Kamirahuyo - Kazibaziba - Kidobogo - Mukagende - Munyacyondo - Ndobogo - Nyagashubi - Nyamugali - Ruranga - Rwakaramira - Rwantama 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 Mbazi 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/). ## Quick answers - Where is Mbazi Sector?In Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Mbazi Sector?34,483 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mbazi Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mbazi Sector?About 836 people per km² - What borders Mbazi Sector?Huye Sector, Maraba Sector, Ngoma Sector, Ruhashya Sector, Save Sector and Simbi Sector - What time zone is Mbazi Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mbazi Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Mbazi Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mbazi Sector?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mbazi Sector?Settlements lie between 1,618 m and 1,904 m - What is the best time to visit Mbazi Sector?May to September - What is the P-code of Mbazi Sector?RW2407 (OCHA common operational dataset)