# Rwaniro Sector, Huye District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/ Sector · Huye District # Rwaniro Sector Rwaniro Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Huye District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **27,267 people** in 2023 on 54 km² (about 503 per km²). It is divided into 7 cells. 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,267people (2023) - 54.2km² - 7cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Rwaniro Sector? Rwaniro Sector had an estimated **27,267 people** in 2023 — 7.3% of Huye District, 203rd of 416 sectors. There are 1,085 women for every 1,000 men (above the Huye District figure of 1,065). Spread over 54 km², that is about **503 people per km²**, 250th of 416 sectors. 36.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% 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 68 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,578** 5–9 ****3,383** 10–14 ****3,075** 15–19 ****2,782** 20–24 ****2,089** 25–29 ****1,963** 30–34 ****1,839** 35–39 ****1,924** 40–44 ****1,769** 45–49 ****1,387** 50–54 ****862** 55–59 ****880** 60–64 ****745** 65–69 ****505** 70–74 ****278** 75–79 ****128** 80+ ****80** 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 Rwaniro Sector? Rwaniro 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 9 other sectors: [Busasamana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/), [Cyanika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/cyanika/), [Kigoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/), [Kinazi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kinazi/), [Nyagisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/), [Ruhashya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/ruhashya/), [Rusatira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rusatira/), [Rwabicuma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/) and [Simbi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/simbi/). By area it is the 157th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 9.3% of [Huye District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/). The centre of Rwaniro Sector is about 67 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.4327° S, 29.7003° 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: Rwaniro 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) · Kirundo46 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali71 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 Rwaniro Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gatwaro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/gatwaro/) 5.5 2 0 [Kamwambi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/kamwambi/) 7.5 10 0 [Kibiraro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/kibiraro/) 4.2 3 1 [Mwendo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/mwendo/) 12 3 0 [Nyamabuye](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/nyamabuye/) 6.9 4 0 [Nyaruhombo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/nyaruhombo/) 10 12 0 [Shyunga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/shyunga/) 8.0 6 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 Rwaniro Sector Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Rwaniro Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,555 m and 1,785 m above sea level (median 1,666 m). - Akabaharara - Buranga - Bweramana - Gasharu - Gashoba - Gishyita - Kamwambi - Kamweru - Karama - Karambo - Karugumya - Kashyaka - Kibara - Kibika - Kiboga - Kibugazi - Kigarama - Kinunga - Kirwa - Muhanga - Murambi - Murehe - Mwendo - Mwezi - Nyabinyenga - Nyabujengwe - Nyamabuye - Nyamivumu - Nyarubande - Rugarama - Rukiliro - Rurembo - Rwaniro - Rwimpili - Ryarugora - Sheke - Shyunga 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 Rwaniro Sector Named natural and historic features inside Rwaniro Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams. - Akogo - Gasuma - Gatare - Gisenyi - Mukingwa - Ntaruka - Nyiramuhimbo - Rusuli - Ruzibaziba - Rwamuginga - Ryeru - Umwaro 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 Rwaniro 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 Rwaniro Sector Places mapped inside Rwaniro 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 Rwaniro Sector?In Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Rwaniro Sector?27,267 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Rwaniro Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Rwaniro Sector?About 503 people per km² - What borders Rwaniro Sector?Busasamana Sector, Cyanika Sector, Kigoma Sector, Kinazi Sector, Nyagisozi Sector, Ruhashya Sector, Rusatira Sector, Rwabicuma Sector and Simbi Sector - What time zone is Rwaniro Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Rwaniro Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Rwaniro Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rwaniro Sector?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rwaniro Sector?Settlements lie between 1,555 m and 1,785 m - What is the best time to visit Rwaniro Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Rwaniro Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Rwaniro Sector?RW2412 (OCHA common operational dataset)