# Nyamagabe District, Southern Province – Population & Sectors > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/ District · Southern Province # Nyamagabe District Nyamagabe District is a district of Rwanda in Southern Province. It had an estimated **387,128 people** in 2023 on 1,092 km² (about 354 per km²). Its main town is Gikongoro. It is divided into 17 sectors. 528 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 387,128people (2023) - 1,092km² - 17sectors - 31mapped services ## How many people live in Nyamagabe District? Nyamagabe District had an estimated **387,128 people** in 2023 — 12.7% of Southern Province, 17th of 30 districts. There are 1,084 women for every 1,000 men (above the Southern Province figure of 1,071). Spread over 1,092 km², that is about **354 people per km²**, 28th of 30 districts. 38.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Southern Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people. 0–4 ****45,499** 5–9 ****51,489** 10–14 ****53,329** 15–19 ****44,961** 20–24 ****31,039** 25–29 ****26,216** 30–34 ****24,171** 35–39 ****25,313** 40–44 ****21,742** 45–49 ****16,730** 50–54 ****12,510** 55–59 ****10,914** 60–64 ****9,056** 65–69 ****6,492** 70–74 ****4,130** 75–79 ****1,910** 80+ ****1,627** 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 Nyamagabe District? Nyamagabe District lies in [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 7 other districts: [Huye District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/), [Karongi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/), [Nyamasheke District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyamasheke/), [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/), [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/), [Ruhango District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/) and [Rusizi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rusizi/). By area it is the 6th largest of 30 districts in Rwanda. It covers 18.3% of [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/). The centre of Nyamagabe District is about 82 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 31 km from Nyanza, the main town of Southern Province. The centre point is at 2.4000° S, 29.4783° 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). ## Things to see in and around Nyamagabe District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nyamagabe District: 1 memorial. - Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre · memorial Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Nyamagabe District - 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 - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe64 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma86 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:02, 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. ## Sectors of Nyamagabe District Sector People per km² Area km² Cells Services [Gasaka Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/) 63,881 1,579 40 6 8 [Cyanika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/cyanika/) 27,750 516 54 6 0 [Kitabi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kitabi/) 27,068 281 96 5 6 [Uwinkingi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/uwinkingi/) 26,874 297 91 6 1 [Musange Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/musange/) 26,010 413 63 6 1 [Tare Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/tare/) 25,546 573 45 6 1 [Buruhukiro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/buruhukiro/) 25,404 162 157 6 2 [Kibirizi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kibirizi/) 23,836 484 49 6 1 [Kaduha Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kaduha/) 23,135 309 75 5 4 [Mugano Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mugano/) 17,502 235 74 6 1 [Musebeya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/musebeya/) 15,792 297 53 6 1 [Gatare Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gatare/) 15,575 242 64 5 2 [Nkomane Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/) 15,027 190 79 6 1 [Kamegeri Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kamegeri/) 14,860 454 33 6 0 [Mbazi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mbazi/) 13,945 416 33 4 1 [Kibumbwe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kibumbwe/) 12,879 263 49 4 0 [Mushubi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mushubi/) 12,044 332 36 3 1 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); [United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-rwa). ## Largest towns in Nyamagabe District - Nzega33,832 - Gikongoro21,029 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Nyamagabe District Named natural and historic features inside Nyamagabe District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 231 rivers and streams. - Agahararo - Agaseke - Agatare - Akabarera - Akabusanza - Akabutembo - Akagogo - Bahimba - Bihanga - Budacya - Bukembera - Bushirasoni - Buzibira - Cyanyirarukwerero - Cyanzingo - Cyarushyana - Cyarwufe - Cyetete Mundondezo - Cyimtizi - Cyogo - Cyujuhurura - Dushwati - Gahama - Gahanga …and 207 more. ### Hills and mountains 20 hills; 8 peaks; 4 mountains. - Ngabwe · 2,707 m - Kabavu · 2,612 m - Rutovu · 2,564 m - Mushabarara · 2,541 m - Bushigo · 2,533 m - Ruhonge · 2,527 m - Nyabihu · 2,515 m - Rukwekwe · 2,504 m - Kiburara · 2,496 m - Mubumbano · 2,487 m - Ruhindi · 2,485 m - Gatandaganya · 2,468 m - Katandaganya · 2,468 m - Wasenkoko · 2,462 m - Rukwi · 2,446 m - Mbiyo · 2,438 m - Ruhondo · 2,434 m - Rushubi · 2,426 m - Nyirabisura · 2,419 m - Gikaragata · 2,399 m - Musebeya · 2,387 m - Kimitanga · 2,359 m - Kinombe · 2,358 m - Rasaniro · 2,343 m …and 8 more. ### Forests and nature 8 forests. - Gashishi - Kabuga - Kagano - Karumu - Maraba - Migoza - Muyaga - Rwuli 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 Nyamagabe District and the best time to visit In Nyamagabe 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 Nyamagabe District Places mapped inside Nyamagabe District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals18 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels8 - Schools2 - Restaurants1 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 Nyamagabe District?In Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Nyamagabe District?387,128 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nyamagabe District?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nyamagabe District?About 354 people per km² - What borders Nyamagabe District?Huye District, Karongi District, Nyamasheke District, Nyanza District, Nyaruguru District, Ruhango District and Rusizi District - What is there to see in Nyamagabe District?Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre - What time zone is Nyamagabe District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nyamagabe District?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Nyamagabe District?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Nyamagabe District?Nzega - What is the highest point in Nyamagabe District?Ngabwe (2,707 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nyamagabe District?May to September - How many hospitals are in Nyamagabe District?18 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nyamagabe District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Nyamagabe District?RW25 (OCHA common operational dataset)