# Cyabakamyi Sector, Nyanza District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/ Sector · Nyanza District # Cyabakamyi Sector Cyabakamyi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyanza District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **25,026 people** in 2023 on 60 km² (about 415 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 25,026people (2023) - 60.2km² - 5cells - 8mapped services ## How many people live in Cyabakamyi Sector? Cyabakamyi Sector had an estimated **25,026 people** in 2023 — 5.7% of Nyanza District, 232nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,119 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyanza District figure of 1,018). Spread over 60 km², that is about **415 people per km²**, 313th of 416 sectors. 37.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% 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 74 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,987** 5–9 ****3,449** 10–14 ****3,010** 15–19 ****2,468** 20–24 ****1,795** 25–29 ****1,626** 30–34 ****1,744** 35–39 ****1,813** 40–44 ****1,451** 45–49 ****1,212** 50–54 ****849** 55–59 ****727** 60–64 ****703** 65–69 ****565** 70–74 ****366** 75–79 ****152** 80+ ****109** 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 Cyabakamyi Sector? Cyabakamyi 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: [Bweramana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/bweramana/), [Kabagali Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kabagali/), [Mukingo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/), [Musange Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/musange/), [Nyagisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/) and [Rwabicuma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/). By area it is the 121st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 9.0% of [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/). The centre of Cyabakamyi Sector is about 60 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 13 km from Nyanza, the main town of Nyanza District. The centre point is at 2.2940° S, 29.6484° 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 Cyabakamyi Sector OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cyabakamyi Sector: 1 memorial. - Cyabakamyi Genocide Memorial · 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: Cyabakamyi 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) · Kirundo57 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali65 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 18:01). 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 Cyabakamyi Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Kadaho](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/kadaho/) 14 8 1 [Karama](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/karama/) 13 9 3 [Nyabinyenga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/nyabinyenga/) 9.2 6 2 [Nyarurama](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/nyarurama/) 12 8 1 [Rubona](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/rubona/) 12 8 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 Cyabakamyi Sector Open gazetteers list **38 villages, towns and localities** in Cyabakamyi Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,553 m and 1,846 m above sea level (median 1,694 m). - Bugarama - Cyabakamyi - Gahengeli - Gasenyi - Gashiru - Gasiza - Gataba - Gatongati - Gitega - Kabere - Kabyuma - Kadaho - Kagarama - Karama - Karubanda - Kavumu - Kigarama - Kimiyovu - Kimiyumbu - Kirombozi - Mucubira - Murambi - Nyabinyenga - Nyabisazi - Nyabishike - Nyagisozi - Nyaminazi - Nyarurama - Nyaruramba - Nyarusange - Rubona - Rugendabali - Rugwe - Rusave - Rusenyi - Ruvuzo - Rwabatwa - Rwamagana 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 Cyabakamyi Sector Named natural and historic features inside Cyabakamyi Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Gatare - Gihimbi - Kinnyamazi - Macigata - Makera - Mhimbana - Nyabihanga - Nyagisenyi - Nyakigezi - Rufuka - Rurongora ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Nyabinyenga · 1,814 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 Cyabakamyi 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 Cyabakamyi Sector Places mapped inside Cyabakamyi Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Schools6 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 Cyabakamyi Sector?In Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Cyabakamyi Sector?25,026 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Cyabakamyi Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Cyabakamyi Sector?About 415 people per km² - What borders Cyabakamyi Sector?Bweramana Sector, Kabagali Sector, Mukingo Sector, Musange Sector, Nyagisozi Sector and Rwabicuma Sector - What is there to see in Cyabakamyi Sector?Cyabakamyi Genocide Memorial - What time zone is Cyabakamyi Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Cyabakamyi Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Cyabakamyi Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Cyabakamyi Sector?38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Cyabakamyi Sector?Settlements lie between 1,553 m and 1,846 m - What is the highest point in Cyabakamyi Sector?Nyabinyenga (1,814 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Cyabakamyi Sector?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Cyabakamyi Sector?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Cyabakamyi Sector?RW2103 (OCHA common operational dataset)