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

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

Sector · Kamonyi District 

# Mugina Sector

Mugina Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **52,128 people** in 2023 on 90 km² (about 580 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 52,128people (2023)
- 89.8km²
- 5cells
- 1mapped service

## How many people live in Mugina Sector?

Mugina Sector had an estimated **52,128 people** in 2023 — 12.6% of Kamonyi District, 43rd of 416 sectors. There are 1,076 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kamonyi District figure of 1,073). Spread over 90 km², that is about **580 people per km²**, 181st of 416 sectors.

39.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Kamonyi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,577**

5–9 ****7,090**

10–14 ****6,704**

15–19 ****5,224**

20–24 ****4,021**

25–29 ****3,595**

30–34 ****4,020**

35–39 ****3,920**

40–44 ****3,398**

45–49 ****2,466**

50–54 ****1,577**

55–59 ****1,184**

60–64 ****858**

65–69 ****702**

70–74 ****474**

75–79 ****175**

80+ ****143**

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 Mugina Sector?

Mugina 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: [Kinazi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/), [Mageregere Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/kigali-city/nyarugenge/mageregere/), [Musenyi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/bugesera/musenyi/), [Ntarama Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/bugesera/ntarama/), [Nyamiyaga Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/nyamiyaga/) and [Rugarika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/rugarika/). By area it is the 46th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 13.6% of [Kamonyi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/). The centre of Mugina Sector is about 22 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.1346° S, 29.9780° 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: Mugina 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) · Kigali26 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma97 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:00, 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 Mugina Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Jenda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/mugina/jenda/) 16 5 0 

[Kabugondo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/mugina/kabugondo/) 22 11 0 

[Mbati](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/mugina/mbati/) 17 7 1 

[Mugina](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/mugina/mugina/) 19 6 0 

[Nteko](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/mugina/nteko/) 17 10 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 Mugina Sector

Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Mugina Sector. The largest with a recorded population: Mugina (18,586). Settlements here lie between about 1,347 m and 1,552 m above sea level (median 1,451 m).

- Agateko
- Bihenga
- Cyeru
- Gishali
- Jenda
- Kabugondo
- Kagarama
- Kagasa
- Kansoro
- Keru
- Kigarama
- Kigorora
- Kireka
- Kivumu
- Kiyonza
- Kona
- Mataba
- Mayaga
- Mbati
- Mparo
- Mugina
- Munimi
- Murambi
- Murehe
- Ndega
- Ngugu
- Nteko
- Nyabugona
- Nyagisozi
- Nyarugenge
- Nyaruhengeri
- Ramba
- Rubona
- Rugarama
- Runzenze
- Rusoro
- Rwamikore
- Tenda

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 Mugina Sector

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Cyabasatsi
- Kaduha
- Kanaba
- Nyagahanga

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Rwimigenge · 1,471 m

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 Mugina Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kamonyi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (20 °C), after allowing for this place being about 172 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 21 96 

Feb 22 102 

Mar 21 153 

Apr 21 178 

May 20 139 

Jun 20 50 

Jul 20 31 

Aug 21 56 

Sep 22 88 

Oct 21 129 

Nov 21 160 

Dec 21 109 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mugina Sector

Places mapped inside Mugina 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 Mugina Sector?In Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Mugina Sector?52,128 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mugina Sector?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mugina Sector?About 580 people per km²
- What borders Mugina Sector?Kinazi Sector, Mageregere Sector, Musenyi Sector, Ntarama Sector, Nyamiyaga Sector and Rugarika Sector
- What time zone is Mugina Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mugina Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mugina Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mugina Sector?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mugina Sector?Settlements lie between 1,347 m and 1,552 m
- What is the highest point in Mugina Sector?Rwimigenge (1,471 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mugina Sector?December to February and June to September
- How many hospitals are in Mugina Sector?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mugina Sector?RW2805 (OCHA common operational dataset)
