Sector · Kamonyi District # Runda Sector Runda Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Kamonyi District, Southern Province. It had an estimated 45,342 people in 2023 on 51 km² (about 885 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 45,342 people (2023) - 51.2 km² - 5 cells - 6 mapped services ## How many people live in Runda Sector? Runda Sector had an estimated 45,342 people in 2023 — 10.9% of Kamonyi District, 61st of 416 sectors. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kamonyi District figure of 1,073). Spread over 51 km², that is about 885 people per km², 70th of 416 sectors. 34.8% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% 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 61 children and older people. - 0–4 5,393 - 5–9 5,305 - 10–14 5,083 - 15–19 5,163 - 20–24 4,292 - 25–29 3,761 - 30–34 4,012 - 35–39 3,510 - 40–44 2,613 - 45–49 1,821 - 50–54 1,132 - 55–59 1,102 - 60–64 824 - 65–69 685 - 70–74 381 - 75–79 146 - 80+ 119 Source: United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Runda Sector? Runda Sector lies in Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 7 other sectors: Gacurabwenge Sector, Kanyinya Sector, Kigali Sector, Ngamba Sector, Rugarika Sector, Rukoma Sector and Shyrongi Sector. By area it is the 185th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.8% of Kamonyi District. The centre of Runda Sector is about 10.0 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9394° S, 29.9698° E. Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Runda Sector OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Runda Sector: 1 cave. - Nyemana Caves · cave Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Runda Sector - Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali - Currency Franc (RWF) - Country calling code +250 - Languages Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili - Plug types Type C, E, G · 230 V - Driving side Right ### Nearest airports - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 19 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 87 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 05:59, sunset around 18:00). Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain). 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 Runda Sector | Cell | Area km² | Localities | Services | | Gihara | 8.6 | 5 | 0 | | Kabagesera | 11 | 7 | 1 | | Kagina | 11 | 9 | 0 | | Muganza | 8.4 | 6 | 2 | | Ruyenzi | 12 | 8 | 3 | Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). ## Villages and localities in Runda Sector Open gazetteers list 34 villages, towns and localities in Runda Sector. The largest with a recorded population: Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi (16,369). Settlements here lie between about 1,366 m and 1,714 m above sea level (median 1,556 m). - Bimba - Bugaragara - Bukimba - Bwirabo - Gasharara - Gihara - Kabagesera - Kabasanza - Kagina - Kamuhanda - Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi - Kamuhoza - Kibaya - Kigabiro - Kigusa - Muganza - Muhambara - Musebeya - Nkoto - Nyabitare - Nyagacaca - Nyagacyamu - Nyagatare - Nyaruhoko - Rubona - Rubumba - Rubuye - Rugarama - Rugazi - Rugogwe - Rukaragata - Runda - Ruyenzi - Ruyigi Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Runda Sector Named natural and historic features inside Runda Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams. - Birambo - Bishenyi - Gatare - Kamiranzovu - Nyabugogo - Rubaya - Rwamuhire - Rwamushumba - Rwimpungu Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features. Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Runda 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. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Runda Sector Places mapped inside Runda Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals 2 - Petrol pumps 1 - Pharmacies 3 Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Runda Sector? In Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Runda Sector? 45,342 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Runda Sector? About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Runda Sector? About 885 people per km² - What borders Runda Sector? Gacurabwenge Sector, Kanyinya Sector, Kigali Sector, Ngamba Sector, Rugarika Sector, Rukoma Sector and Shyrongi Sector - What is there to see in Runda Sector? Nyemana Caves - What time zone is Runda Sector in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Runda Sector? Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Runda Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Runda Sector? 34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Runda Sector? Settlements lie between 1,366 m and 1,714 m - What is the best time to visit Runda Sector? December to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Runda Sector? 2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Runda Sector? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Runda Sector? RW2812 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Sector - Area: 51.2 km² - P-code: RW2812 - District: Kamonyi District --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/runda/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.