# Nkomane Sector, Nyamagabe District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/ Sector · Nyamagabe District # Nkomane Sector Nkomane Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **15,027 people** in 2023 on 79 km² (about 190 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,027people (2023) - 78.9km² - 6cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Nkomane Sector? Nkomane Sector had an estimated **15,027 people** in 2023 — 3.9% of Nyamagabe District, 372nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,135 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyamagabe District figure of 1,084). Spread over 79 km², that is about **190 people per km²**, 402nd of 416 sectors. 37.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% 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 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,768** 5–9 ****1,825** 10–14 ****2,070** 15–19 ****1,975** 20–24 ****1,392** 25–29 ****1,048** 30–34 ****846** 35–39 ****861** 40–44 ****749** 45–49 ****623** 50–54 ****567** 55–59 ****427** 60–64 ****312** 65–69 ****223** 70–74 ****163** 75–79 ****84** 80+ ****94** 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 Nkomane Sector? Nkomane 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: [Gatare Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/gatare/), [Karambi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyamasheke/karambi/), [Mushubi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mushubi/), [Mutuntu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/mutuntu/) and [Twumba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/). By area it is the 61st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.2% of [Nyamagabe District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/). The centre of Nkomane Sector is about 86 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 28 km from Gikongoro, the main town of Nyamagabe District. The centre point is at 2.3140° S, 29.3764° 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: Nkomane 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) · Kamembe55 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma74 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 18:02). 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 Nkomane Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Bitandara](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/bitandara/) 4.6 4 0 [Musaraba](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/musaraba/) 8.7 10 0 [Mutengeri](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/mutengeri/) 29 6 0 [Nkomane](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/nkomane/) 17 5 0 [Nyarwungo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/nyarwungo/) 17 5 1 [Twiya](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/twiya/) 3.3 4 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 Nkomane Sector Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Nkomane Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,696 m and 2,364 m above sea level (median 2,106 m). - Banda - Bitandara - Buhanzi - Cyurwufe - Gakoma - Gatorove - Gihunga - Gishenge - Gitake - Kabavu - Kadasomwa - Kagano - Kanombe - Karukoma - Kibuga - Kimbogo - Kivumu - Munanira - Musaraba - Mutengeli - Muturama - Muyange - Nkomane - Nyaruhombo - Nyarwungo - Rangi - Rubobo - Rugeyo - Rushubi - Rusoyo - Rutare - Rwimpili - Tubuye - Twiya 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 Nkomane Sector Named natural and historic features inside Nkomane Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams. - Budacya - Buzibira - Cyarwufe - Gasarenda - Kabebe - Kigogo - Mugali - Nyabihanga - Nyamugali ### Hills and mountains 4 hills. - Kabavu · 2,612 m - Bushigo · 2,533 m - Kiburara · 2,496 m - Gikaragata · 2,399 m ### Forests and nature 4 forests. - Kabuga - Kagano - Migoza - 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 Nkomane Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyamagabe District, the warmest month is Sep (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 172 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 18 137 Feb 18 125 Mar 18 178 Apr 18 176 May 17 108 Jun 17 50 Jul 17 29 Aug 18 65 Sep 19 106 Oct 18 157 Nov 18 224 Dec 18 152 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nkomane Sector Places mapped inside Nkomane 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 Nkomane Sector?In Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Nkomane Sector?15,027 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nkomane Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nkomane Sector?About 190 people per km² - What borders Nkomane Sector?Gatare Sector, Karambi Sector, Mushubi Sector, Mutuntu Sector and Twumba Sector - What time zone is Nkomane Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nkomane Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Nkomane Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nkomane Sector?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nkomane Sector?Settlements lie between 1,696 m and 2,364 m - What is the highest point in Nkomane Sector?Kabavu (2,612 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nkomane Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Nkomane Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nkomane Sector?RW2515 (OCHA common operational dataset)