# Kayumbu Sector, Kamonyi District – Population, Cells & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/kayumbu/

Sector · Kamonyi District 

# Kayumbu Sector

Kayumbu Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **15,935 people** in 2023 on 33 km² (about 478 per km²). It is divided into 4 cells. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,935people (2023)
- 33.3km²
- 4cells
- 1mapped service

## How many people live in Kayumbu Sector?

Kayumbu Sector had an estimated **15,935 people** in 2023 — 3.8% of Kamonyi District, 360th of 416 sectors. There are 1,093 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kamonyi District figure of 1,073). Spread over 33 km², that is about **478 people per km²**, 263rd of 416 sectors.

35.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Kamonyi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,718**

5–9 ****1,963**

10–14 ****1,963**

15–19 ****1,740**

20–24 ****1,255**

25–29 ****1,180**

30–34 ****1,082**

35–39 ****1,178**

40–44 ****997**

45–49 ****804**

50–54 ****585**

55–59 ****467**

60–64 ****331**

65–69 ****286**

70–74 ****221**

75–79 ****96**

80+ ****69**

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 Kayumbu Sector?

Kayumbu Sector lies in [Kamonyi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 6 other sectors: [Cyeza Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/cyeza/), [Kabacuzi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/kabacuzi/), [Karama Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/karama/), [Kayenzi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/kayenzi/), [Kiyumba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/kiyumba/) and [Musambira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/musambira/). By area it is the 317th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.0% of [Kamonyi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/). The centre of Kayumbu Sector is about 28 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9526° S, 29.8071° 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: Kayumbu 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

- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali37 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma71 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 06:00, sunset around 18:01).

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 Kayumbu Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Busoro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/kayumbu/busoro/) 8.4 4 1 

[Gaseke](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/kayumbu/gaseke/) 6.8 4 0 

[Giko](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/kayumbu/giko/) 8.5 19 0 

[Muyange](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/kayumbu/muyange/) 9.6 9 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 Kayumbu Sector

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Kayumbu Sector. The largest with a recorded population: Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO (3,000) and Family RUDAHUNGA Bernard (7). Settlements here lie between about 1,458 m and 1,940 m above sea level (median 1,736 m).

- Buramba
- Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO
- Famille Evariste NGIRABATWARE
- Famille KAYIRANGA Evariste
- Familles MUGENZI Benedigito et Fils
- Family BIHOYIKI Théogène
- Family BIZIMANA Silas
- Family Bernard RUDAHUNGA (former residence)
- Family JAMBO Jean Claude (Former Residence)
- Family NZAJYIBWAMI Paul
- Family RUDAHUNGA Bernard
- Family Venuste MUDAHERANWA
- Gaseke
- Giko
- Inyuma ya Giko
- Kabere
- Kajagari Trading Centre
- Kajevuba Trading Centre
- Kirambo
- Kirenge
- MU GAHINGA Village
- Manyana
- Mara
- Masambo
- Munini
- Murama
- Mwaro
- Mwiramba
- Ntonde
- Nyarurembo
- Rebe
- Ruhimbi
- Ruhimbi Trading Centre
- Rusoro
- family Didace-Janvière-MUGANAJAMBO
- family Jean BIZURU

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 Kayumbu Sector

Named natural and historic features inside Kayumbu Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Bahimba
- Bulindi
- Karumba
- Kinani
- Nyagatare
- Nyakigozi
- Nyakwibereka

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 Kayumbu Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kamonyi 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kayumbu Sector

Places mapped inside Kayumbu 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 Kayumbu Sector?In Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Kayumbu Sector?15,935 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kayumbu Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kayumbu Sector?About 478 people per km²
- What borders Kayumbu Sector?Cyeza Sector, Kabacuzi Sector, Karama Sector, Kayenzi Sector, Kiyumba Sector and Musambira Sector
- What time zone is Kayumbu Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kayumbu Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Kayumbu Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kayumbu Sector?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kayumbu Sector?Settlements lie between 1,458 m and 1,940 m
- What is the best time to visit Kayumbu Sector?December to February and June to September
- How many hospitals are in Kayumbu Sector?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kayumbu Sector?RW2804 (OCHA common operational dataset)