# Nyarusange Sector, Muhanga District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyarusange/ Sector · Muhanga District # Nyarusange Sector Nyarusange Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Muhanga District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **25,995 people** in 2023 on 62 km² (about 421 per km²). It is divided into 4 cells. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 25,995people (2023) - 61.8km² - 4cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Nyarusange Sector? Nyarusange Sector had an estimated **25,995 people** in 2023 — 8.0% of Muhanga District, 222nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,121 women for every 1,000 men (above the Muhanga District figure of 1,053). Spread over 62 km², that is about **421 people per km²**, 305th of 416 sectors. 36.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Muhanga District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,025** 5–9 ****3,288** 10–14 ****3,280** 15–19 ****2,773** 20–24 ****2,019** 25–29 ****1,738** 30–34 ****1,688** 35–39 ****1,820** 40–44 ****1,559** 45–49 ****1,401** 50–54 ****910** 55–59 ****787** 60–64 ****659** 65–69 ****495** 70–74 ****297** 75–79 ****155** 80+ ****101** 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 Nyarusange Sector? Nyarusange Sector lies in [Muhanga District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 8 other sectors: [Byimana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/byimana/), [Kinihira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinihira/), [Muhanga Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/muhanga/), [Murundi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/murundi/), [Mushishiro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/mushishiro/), [Mwendo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/), [Nyamabuye Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyamabuye/) and [Nyange Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/ngororero/nyange/). By area it is the 108th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 9.5% of [Muhanga District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/). The centre of Nyarusange Sector is about 46 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 11 km from Gitarama, the main town of Muhanga District. The centre point is at 2.0796° S, 29.6612° 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: Nyarusange 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) · Kigali55 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma66 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:01, 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 Nyarusange Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Mbiriri](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyarusange/mbiriri/) 14 6 1 [Musongati](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyarusange/musongati/) 20 7 0 [Ngaru](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyarusange/ngaru/) 12 7 0 [Rusovu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyarusange/rusovu/) 15 8 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 Nyarusange Sector Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Nyarusange Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,493 m and 1,856 m above sea level (median 1,698 m). - Bwereli - Cukiro - Cyiciro - Gacukiro - Gasumo - Gikomero - Gukiro - Kaduha - Kagarama - Kanyoni - Mataba - Mbilili - Murambi - Mureherwa - Mushubati - Mututu - Mwaka - Ngaru - Ntenderi - Ntimbili - Nyanza - Nyarusange - Remera - Ruhungamiaga - Rukamiro - Rusengesi - Vugo 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 Nyarusange Sector Named natural and historic features inside Nyarusange Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Gasayo - Gasebeya - Gatare - Gatare - Miguramo - Nyabisazi - Ruvuzo 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 Nyarusange Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Muhanga 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 Nyarusange Sector Places mapped inside Nyarusange 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 Nyarusange Sector?In Muhanga District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Nyarusange Sector?25,995 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nyarusange Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nyarusange Sector?About 421 people per km² - What borders Nyarusange Sector?Byimana Sector, Kinihira Sector, Muhanga Sector, Murundi Sector, Mushishiro Sector, Mwendo Sector, Nyamabuye Sector and Nyange Sector - What time zone is Nyarusange Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nyarusange Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Nyarusange Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nyarusange Sector?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nyarusange Sector?Settlements lie between 1,493 m and 1,856 m - What is the best time to visit Nyarusange Sector?December to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Nyarusange Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nyarusange Sector?RW2709 (OCHA common operational dataset)