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

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

Sector · Nyanza District 

# Mukingo Sector

Mukingo Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyanza District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **86,735 people** in 2023 on 76 km² (about 1,139 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 86,735people (2023)
- 76.2km²
- 6cells
- 2mapped services

## How many people live in Mukingo Sector?

Mukingo Sector had an estimated **86,735 people** in 2023 — 19.9% of Nyanza District, 11th of 416 sectors. There are 829 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nyanza District figure of 1,018). Spread over 76 km², that is about **1,139 people per km²**, 54th of 416 sectors.

32.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 22 across Nyanza District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****8,879**

5–9 ****9,694**

10–14 ****9,484**

15–19 ****7,485**

20–24 ****5,981**

25–29 ****5,230**

30–34 ****5,366**

35–39 ****7,004**

40–44 ****6,440**

45–49 ****5,481**

50–54 ****4,014**

55–59 ****3,572**

60–64 ****3,408**

65–69 ****2,357**

70–74 ****1,413**

75–79 ****536**

80+ ****391**

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 Mukingo Sector?

Mukingo 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: [Busasamana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/), [Bweramana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/bweramana/), [Cyabakamyi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/), [Kigoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/kigoma/), [Ruhango Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/ruhango/) and [Rwabicuma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/). By area it is the 65th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 11.3% of [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/). The centre of Mukingo Sector is about 52 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 7.7 km from Nyanza, the main town of Nyanza District. The centre point is at 2.2858° S, 29.7315° 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: Mukingo 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) · Kirundo50 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali57 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 Mukingo Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Cyerezo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/cyerezo/) 13 8 0 

[Gatagara](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/gatagara/) 10 8 1 

[Kiruli](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/kiruli/) 15 11 1 

[Mpanga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/mpanga/) 14 13 0 

[Ngwa](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/ngwa/) 11 9 0 

[Nkomero](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/nkomero/) 13 12 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 Mukingo Sector

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Mukingo Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,641 m and 1,842 m above sea level (median 1,724 m).

- Agakomeye
- Birambo
- Biroro
- Bugarura
- Bweramana
- Cyimana
- Cyumba
- Gafumba
- Gahoko
- Gasura
- Gatagara
- Gisuma
- Kabalima
- Kabanoza
- Kabaya
- Kaburengero
- Kagwa
- Karama
- Karambi
- Kerezo
- Kibonde
- Kidaturwa
- Kiganda
- Kigarama
- Kigogo
- Kinyinya
- Kinyogoto
- Kiruli
- Mpanga
- Muganza
- Muhororo
- Mukingo
- Murama
- Murehe
- Musezero
- Muturirwa
- Mwanabili
- Ngwa
- Nkiko
- Nkinda
- Nkomero
- Nyabisindu
- Nyacyoma
- Nyakabungo
- Nyakabuye
- Nyamazi
- Nyamiyaga
- Nyamuko
- Nyarunyinya
- Nyarutovu
- Nzuki
- Remera
- Rubaga
- Ruhosha
- Rukandiro
- Runyangando
- Rutete

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 Mukingo Sector

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

### Water

18 rivers and streams.

- Bigobe
- Bishya
- Busogwe
- Gashekero
- Kagati
- Kagundu
- Kanyentare
- Kideli
- Kigogo
- Munyinya
- Nyamigogo
- Rugomero
- Rugomero
- Rurongora
- Rutuna
- Rwantozi
- Rwibinyenyeli
- Zinduko

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Gacu · 1,921 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 Mukingo 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 Mukingo Sector

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

- Hospitals2

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 Mukingo Sector?In Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Mukingo Sector?86,735 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mukingo Sector?About 27 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mukingo Sector?About 1,139 people per km²
- What borders Mukingo Sector?Busasamana Sector, Bweramana Sector, Cyabakamyi Sector, Kigoma Sector, Ruhango Sector and Rwabicuma Sector
- What time zone is Mukingo Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mukingo Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mukingo Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mukingo Sector?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mukingo Sector?Settlements lie between 1,641 m and 1,842 m
- What is the highest point in Mukingo Sector?Gacu (1,921 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mukingo Sector?January to February and May to September
- How many hospitals are in Mukingo Sector?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mukingo Sector?RW2106 (OCHA common operational dataset)