# Gasaka Sector, Nyamagabe District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/ Sector · Nyamagabe District # Gasaka Sector Gasaka Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **63,881 people** in 2023 on 40 km² (about 1,579 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 63,881people (2023) - 40.5km² - 6cells - 8mapped services ## How many people live in Gasaka Sector? Gasaka Sector had an estimated **63,881 people** in 2023 — 16.5% of Nyamagabe District, 26th of 416 sectors. There are 961 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nyamagabe District figure of 1,084). Spread over 40 km², that is about **1,579 people per km²**, 38th of 416 sectors. 37.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Nyamagabe District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 70 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,445** 5–9 ****8,020** 10–14 ****8,548** 15–19 ****7,380** 20–24 ****5,208** 25–29 ****4,088** 30–34 ****4,034** 35–39 ****4,500** 40–44 ****3,928** 45–49 ****3,029** 50–54 ****2,060** 55–59 ****1,881** 60–64 ****1,575** 65–69 ****1,090** 70–74 ****645** 75–79 ****280** 80+ ****170** 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 Gasaka Sector? Gasaka Sector lies in [Nyamagabe District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 5 other sectors: [Cyanika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/cyanika/), [Kamegeri Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kamegeri/), [Kibirizi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kibirizi/), [Kigoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kigoma/) and [Tare Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/tare/). By area it is the 262nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 3.7% of [Nyamagabe District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/). The centre of Gasaka Sector is about 79 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 0.5 km from Gikongoro, the main town of Nyamagabe District. The centre point is at 2.4672° S, 29.5702° 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 Gasaka Sector OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gasaka Sector: 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: Gasaka 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 - Kirundo Airport (KRE) · Kirundo59 km - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe74 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:48) 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. ## Cells of Gasaka Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Kigeme](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/kigeme/) 7.2 4 1 [Ngiryi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/ngiryi/) 5.7 11 1 [Nyabivumu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/nyabivumu/) 3.5 3 0 [Nyamugari](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/nyamugari/) 8.1 7 5 [Nzega](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/nzega/) 5.8 5 0 [Remera](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gasaka/remera/) 10 9 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); [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 Gasaka Sector Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Gasaka Sector. The largest with a recorded population: Nzega (33,832) and Gikongoro (21,029). Settlements here lie between about 1,720 m and 2,101 m above sea level (median 1,854 m). - Bihanga - Bureka - Cyabyi - Dusego - Gasaka - Gasayo - Gasharu - Gikongoro - Gitantu - Gitwa - Kabacuzi - Kabajogo - Kadoma - Kagarama - Kanyabiryo - Karambi - Kibanda - Kigeme - Kitazigurwa - Kugihembe - Lindimura - Mulico - Murambi - Ngaryi - Ngilyi - Nyabivumu - Nyabubare - Nyagasozi - Nyagisenyi - Nyamagabe - Nyamifumba - Nyamugali - Nyantanga - Nzega - Rukinga - Rwagapfizi - Rwuya - Sumba - Uwarugwagwa 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 Gasaka Sector Named natural and historic features inside Gasaka Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Gisuma - Kaderege - Kavure - Kigezi - Mushamura - Nkungu - Nyamugali - Rukorantambara ### Hills and mountains 1 peak. - Remera · 2,239 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 Gasaka Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of 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 Gasaka Sector Places mapped inside Gasaka Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels4 - 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 Gasaka Sector?In Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Gasaka Sector?63,881 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Gasaka Sector?About 21 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Gasaka Sector?About 1,579 people per km² - What borders Gasaka Sector?Cyanika Sector, Kamegeri Sector, Kibirizi Sector, Kigoma Sector and Tare Sector - What is there to see in Gasaka Sector?Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre - What time zone is Gasaka Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Gasaka Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Gasaka Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gasaka Sector?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gasaka Sector?Settlements lie between 1,720 m and 2,101 m - What is the highest point in Gasaka Sector?Remera (2,239 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gasaka Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Gasaka Sector?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gasaka Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Gasaka Sector?RW2503 (OCHA common operational dataset)