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

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

Sector · Nyanza District 

# Nyagisozi Sector

Nyagisozi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyanza District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **29,530 people** in 2023 on 73 km² (about 405 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 42 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 29,530people (2023)
- 72.9km²
- 5cells
- 3mapped services

## How many people live in Nyagisozi Sector?

Nyagisozi Sector had an estimated **29,530 people** in 2023 — 6.8% of Nyanza District, 175th of 416 sectors. There are 1,090 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyanza District figure of 1,018). Spread over 73 km², that is about **405 people per km²**, 319th of 416 sectors.

38.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% 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 75 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,517**

5–9 ****4,074**

10–14 ****3,877**

15–19 ****3,209**

20–24 ****2,036**

25–29 ****2,045**

30–34 ****1,967**

35–39 ****2,021**

40–44 ****1,861**

45–49 ****1,294**

50–54 ****951**

55–59 ****843**

60–64 ****685**

65–69 ****534**

70–74 ****345**

75–79 ****151**

80+ ****120**

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 Nyagisozi Sector?

Nyagisozi 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 7 other sectors: [Cyabakamyi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/), [Cyanika Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/cyanika/), [Kaduha Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kaduha/), [Mbazi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/mbazi/), [Musange Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/musange/), [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 78th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 10.8% of [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/). The centre of Nyagisozi Sector is about 64 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 12 km from Nyanza, the main town of Nyanza District. The centre point is at 2.3566° S, 29.6468° 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: Nyagisozi 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) · Kirundo54 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali70 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 Nyagisozi Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Gahunga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/gahunga/) 16 10 1 

[Kabirizi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/kabirizi/) 15 5 1 

[Kabuga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/kabuga/) 15 15 0 

[Kirambi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/kirambi/) 12 8 0 

[Rurangazi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/rurangazi/) 15 5 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 Nyagisozi Sector

Open gazetteers list **42 villages, towns and localities** in Nyagisozi Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,545 m and 1,948 m above sea level (median 1,700 m).

- Bimba
- Bukamira
- Busenyeye
- Gahunga
- Gasharu
- Gatoke
- Gihara
- Gihimbi
- Gituntu
- Kabakoco
- Kabilizi
- Kabushingwe
- Kamasambu
- Kigohe
- Kirambi
- Manwali
- Mirehe
- Mpaza
- Muhaga
- Murandaryi
- Murende
- Musongati
- Mweya
- Mwezi
- Mwokora
- Mwumba
- Nyagatovu
- Nyagisozi
- Nyamagana
- Nyamata
- Nyamitobo
- Nyamugali
- Remera
- Rukondo
- Rushubi
- Rwamulinzi
- Rwankuba
- Rwimbazi
- Uwagatare
- Uwagisozi
- Uwarukara
- Uwimpura

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 Nyagisozi Sector

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

### Water

22 rivers and streams.

- Banyaga
- Budecya
- Cyanati
- Gasagure
- Gasyogo
- Gitindo
- Gituntu
- Kabingo
- Kabingo
- Kaburarurango
- Kalima
- Kalisha
- Kavili
- Kivugiza
- Mazimeru
- Muronde
- Nyakagezi
- Nyakigogo
- Nyanza
- Nyarubande
- Rukondo
- Rurangaza

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Murukundu · 2,042 m
- Gashyenzi · 1,991 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 Nyagisozi 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 Nyagisozi Sector

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

- Hospitals3

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 Nyagisozi Sector?In Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Nyagisozi Sector?29,530 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nyagisozi Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nyagisozi Sector?About 405 people per km²
- What borders Nyagisozi Sector?Cyabakamyi Sector, Cyanika Sector, Kaduha Sector, Mbazi Sector, Musange Sector, Rwabicuma Sector and Rwaniro Sector
- What time zone is Nyagisozi Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nyagisozi Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nyagisozi Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyagisozi Sector?42 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nyagisozi Sector?Settlements lie between 1,545 m and 1,948 m
- What is the highest point in Nyagisozi Sector?Murukundu (2,042 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nyagisozi Sector?January to February and May to September
- How many hospitals are in Nyagisozi Sector?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nyagisozi Sector?RW2109 (OCHA common operational dataset)