# Mushubi Sector, Nyamagabe District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mushubi/ Sector · Nyamagabe District # Mushubi Sector Mushubi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **12,044 people** in 2023 on 36 km² (about 332 per km²). It is divided into 3 cells. 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 12,044people (2023) - 36.3km² - 3cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Mushubi Sector? Mushubi Sector had an estimated **12,044 people** in 2023 — 3.1% of Nyamagabe District, 405th of 416 sectors. There are 1,156 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyamagabe District figure of 1,084). Spread over 36 km², that is about **332 people per km²**, 365th of 416 sectors. 37.5% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 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 ****1,385** 5–9 ****1,527** 10–14 ****1,610** 15–19 ****1,437** 20–24 ****1,075** 25–29 ****829** 30–34 ****743** 35–39 ****803** 40–44 ****637** 45–49 ****505** 50–54 ****399** 55–59 ****407** 60–64 ****264** 65–69 ****162** 70–74 ****122** 75–79 ****75** 80+ ****64** 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 Mushubi Sector? Mushubi 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 6 other sectors: [Gatare Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gatare/), [Kaduha Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kaduha/), [Mugano Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mugano/), [Musebeya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/musebeya/), [Mutuntu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/mutuntu/) and [Nkomane Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/). By area it is the 297th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 3.3% of [Nyamagabe District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/). The centre of Mushubi Sector is about 79 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 22 km from Gikongoro, the main town of Nyamagabe District. The centre point is at 2.3108° S, 29.4487° 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: Mushubi 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 - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe62 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma75 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. ## Cells of Mushubi Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Buteteri](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mushubi/buteteri/) 16 11 0 [Cyobe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mushubi/cyobe/) 12 10 0 [Gashwati](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mushubi/gashwati/) 9.3 11 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 Mushubi Sector Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Mushubi Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,625 m and 2,204 m above sea level (median 2,004 m). - Buhoro - Buteteli - Cyobe - Gakomeye - Gaseke - Gashwati - Gatiti - Gitabura - Gitikirema - Gituza - Gorwe - Jimbu - Kabonobono - Mugunda - Muhembe - Muko - Murambi - Mushubi - Nyagashubi - Nyagisumo - Nyakabingo - Nyakibande - Nyakirambi - Nyarurumbi - Nyarusengesi - Nyarushike - Remera - Rucunda - Rusoyo - Rutoyi - Rwankuba 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 Mushubi Sector Named natural and historic features inside Mushubi Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Bukembera - Kibande - Muhembe - Nyakagezi - Nyamutukura - Nyaruhoboba - Uwanyirambumba 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 Mushubi 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 Mushubi Sector Places mapped inside Mushubi 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 Mushubi Sector?In Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Mushubi Sector?12,044 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mushubi Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mushubi Sector?About 332 people per km² - What borders Mushubi Sector?Gatare Sector, Kaduha Sector, Mugano Sector, Musebeya Sector, Mutuntu Sector and Nkomane Sector - What time zone is Mushubi Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mushubi Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Mushubi Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mushubi Sector?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mushubi Sector?Settlements lie between 1,625 m and 2,204 m - What is the best time to visit Mushubi Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Mushubi Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mushubi Sector?RW2514 (OCHA common operational dataset)