# Busasamana Sector, Nyanza District – Population, Cells & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/

Sector · Nyanza District 

# Busasamana Sector

Busasamana Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyanza District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **49,492 people** in 2023 on 49 km² (about 1,003 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 50 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 49,492people (2023)
- 49.3km²
- 5cells
- 22mapped services

## How many people live in Busasamana Sector?

Busasamana Sector had an estimated **49,492 people** in 2023 — 11.3% of Nyanza District, 48th of 416 sectors. There are 999 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nyanza District figure of 1,018). Spread over 49 km², that is about **1,003 people per km²**, 59th of 416 sectors.

35.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Nyanza District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,923**

5–9 ****5,708**

10–14 ****5,887**

15–19 ****5,597**

20–24 ****4,967**

25–29 ****4,365**

30–34 ****3,841**

35–39 ****3,756**

40–44 ****2,603**

45–49 ****1,952**

50–54 ****1,263**

55–59 ****1,122**

60–64 ****887**

65–69 ****777**

70–74 ****462**

75–79 ****228**

80+ ****154**

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 Busasamana Sector?

Busasamana Sector lies in [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 6 other sectors: [Kigoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/kigoma/), [Kinazi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kinazi/), [Mukingo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/), [Muyira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/), [Rwabicuma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/) and [Rwaniro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/). By area it is the 199th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.3% of [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/). The centre of Busasamana Sector is about 57 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 1.2 km from Nyanza, the main town of Nyanza District. The centre point is at 2.3607° S, 29.7565° 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 Busasamana Sector

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Busasamana Sector: 2 museums; 1 attraction; 1 castle or fort.

- King's Palace Museum · museum
- Kwigira Museum · museum
- Nyanza Palace · castle or fort
- Mwina - Mausoleum · attraction

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: Busasamana 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) · Kirundo43 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali61 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 06:01, sunset around 18:00).

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 Busasamana Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Gahondo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/gahondo/) 7.5 5 3 

[Kavumu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/kavumu/) 12 10 2 

[Kibinja](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/kibinja/) 8.7 7 0 

[Nyanza](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/nyanza/) 8.8 11 16 

[Rwesero](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/rwesero/) 13 17 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 Busasamana Sector

Open gazetteers list **50 villages, towns and localities** in Busasamana Sector. The largest with a recorded population: Nyanza (32,016). Settlements here lie between about 1,599 m and 1,814 m above sea level (median 1,749 m).

- Akirabo
- Bikombe
- Bugura
- Bukinankwavu
- Busasamana
- Gahanda
- Gahondo
- Gakenyeri
- Gako
- Gatsinsino
- Gatunguru
- Gihisi
- Gisando
- Gishike
- Grenarwa
- Kabagenzi
- Kabaha
- Kabare
- Kabuzuru
- Kakayoga
- Karama
- Karukoranya
- Karutsobe
- Kavumu
- Kibaga
- Kiberinka
- Kibinja
- Kidaturwa
- Kigarama
- Kirambo
- Kirenga
- Kivumu
- Mugandamure
- Mugonzi
- Mukindo
- Mukoni
- Murambi
- Mwima
- Nculi
- Nyabisindu
- Nyagatovu
- Nyamagana
- Nyanza
- Nyarunyinya
- Rugali
- Rugarama
- Rwesero
- Rwinyana
- Taba
- Twamashira

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 Busasamana Sector

Named natural and historic features inside Busasamana Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Akaziga
- Gafandi
- Gaseke
- Gasenyi
- Gatare
- Kagege
- Karucemo
- Kazababo
- Kivomo
- Kivomo
- Lake Nyamagana
- Nganzo
- Nyagisenyi
- Nyarwonga
- Rwabiteme

### History

1 museum.

- King's Palace Museum

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 Busasamana Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyanza District, the warmest month is Sep (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,269 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (191 mm) and the driest Jul (20 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and May to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 119 

Feb 21 107 

Mar 21 154 

Apr 20 170 

May 20 101 

Jun 19 36 

Jul 20 20 

Aug 21 42 

Sep 22 74 

Oct 21 124 

Nov 20 191 

Dec 20 131 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Busasamana Sector

Places mapped inside Busasamana Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals6
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels7
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies2
- 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 Busasamana Sector?In Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Busasamana Sector?49,492 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Busasamana Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Busasamana Sector?About 1,003 people per km²
- What borders Busasamana Sector?Kigoma Sector, Kinazi Sector, Mukingo Sector, Muyira Sector, Rwabicuma Sector and Rwaniro Sector
- What is there to see in Busasamana Sector?King's Palace Museum, Kwigira Museum, Mwina - Mausoleum, Nyanza Palace
- What time zone is Busasamana Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Busasamana Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Busasamana Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Busasamana Sector?50 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Busasamana Sector?Settlements lie between 1,599 m and 1,814 m
- What is the best time to visit Busasamana Sector?January to February and May to September
- How many hospitals are in Busasamana Sector?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Busasamana Sector?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Busasamana Sector?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Busasamana Sector?RW2101 (OCHA common operational dataset)