# Muyira Sector, Nyanza District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/ Sector · Nyanza District # Muyira Sector Muyira Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyanza District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **51,402 people** in 2023 on 81 km² (about 636 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 51,402people (2023) - 80.8km² - 5cells - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Muyira Sector? Muyira Sector had an estimated **51,402 people** in 2023 — 11.8% of Nyanza District, 47th of 416 sectors. There are 1,097 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyanza District figure of 1,018). Spread over 81 km², that is about **636 people per km²**, 145th of 416 sectors. 40.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 22 across Nyanza District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,286** 5–9 ****7,244** 10–14 ****6,298** 15–19 ****5,187** 20–24 ****4,263** 25–29 ****3,618** 30–34 ****3,682** 35–39 ****3,440** 40–44 ****2,840** 45–49 ****2,438** 50–54 ****1,521** 55–59 ****1,220** 60–64 ****971** 65–69 ****656** 70–74 ****401** 75–79 ****184** 80+ ****153** 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 Muyira Sector? Muyira 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/), [Busoro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busoro/), [Kibilizi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/kibilizi/), [Kigoma Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/kigoma/), [Kinazi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/kinazi/) and [Ntyazo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/ntyazo/). By area it is the 57th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 12.0% of [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/). The centre of Muyira Sector is about 50 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 11 km from Nyanza, the main town of Nyanza District. The centre point is at 2.3456° S, 29.8483° 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: Muyira 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) · Kirundo35 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali53 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 Muyira Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gati](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/gati/) 20 7 0 [Migina](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/migina/) 19 8 1 [Nyamiyaga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/nyamiyaga/) 14 5 0 [Nyamure](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/nyamure/) 16 8 0 [Nyundo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/muyira/nyundo/) 12 7 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 Muyira Sector Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Muyira Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,436 m and 1,709 m above sea level (median 1,522 m). - Bugina - Buhaza - Cyegera - Cyimvuzo - Gatare - Gati - Gatonde - Gihama - Gituza - Jali - Kabuye - Kakirenzi - Kalilisi - Kankima - Kavumu - Kayanza - Kimfizi - Kiniga - Kinyana - Kinyoni - Migina - Mugali - Musenyi - Muyira - Nyagisozi - Nyakibungo - Nyamiyaga - Nyamuli - Nyamure - Nyarugunga - Nzoga - Nzovi - Rugese - Ruyenzi 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 Muyira Sector Named natural and historic features inside Muyira Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Bahimba - Butita - Gatoke - Kitabaye - Nyabitare - Nyabubare - Rukeli ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Nyundo · 1,470 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 Muyira 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 Muyira Sector Places mapped inside Muyira 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 Muyira Sector?In Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Muyira Sector?51,402 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Muyira Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Muyira Sector?About 636 people per km² - What borders Muyira Sector?Busasamana Sector, Busoro Sector, Kibilizi Sector, Kigoma Sector, Kinazi Sector and Ntyazo Sector - What time zone is Muyira Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Muyira Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Muyira Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Muyira Sector?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Muyira Sector?Settlements lie between 1,436 m and 1,709 m - What is the highest point in Muyira Sector?Nyundo (1,470 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Muyira Sector?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Muyira Sector?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Muyira Sector?RW2107 (OCHA common operational dataset)