# Rwabicuma Sector, Nyanza District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/ Sector · Nyanza District # Rwabicuma Sector Rwabicuma Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyanza District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **23,815 people** in 2023 on 47 km² (about 505 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 23,815people (2023) - 47.2km² - 6cells - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Rwabicuma Sector? Rwabicuma Sector had an estimated **23,815 people** in 2023 — 5.5% of Nyanza District, 251st of 416 sectors. There are 1,100 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyanza District figure of 1,018). Spread over 47 km², that is about **505 people per km²**, 248th of 416 sectors. 38.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Nyanza District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,271** 5–9 ****3,111** 10–14 ****2,710** 15–19 ****2,361** 20–24 ****2,093** 25–29 ****1,844** 30–34 ****1,717** 35–39 ****1,551** 40–44 ****1,323** 45–49 ****1,117** 50–54 ****730** 55–59 ****585** 60–64 ****555** 65–69 ****381** 70–74 ****261** 75–79 ****119** 80+ ****86** 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 Rwabicuma Sector? Rwabicuma 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 5 other sectors: [Busasamana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busasamana/), [Cyabakamyi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/cyabakamyi/), [Mukingo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/mukingo/), [Nyagisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/nyagisozi/) and [Rwaniro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/rwaniro/). By area it is the 217th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.0% of [Nyanza District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/). The centre of Rwabicuma Sector is about 60 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 5.7 km from Nyanza, the main town of Nyanza District. The centre point is at 2.3581° S, 29.6997° 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: Rwabicuma 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) · Kirundo49 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 18:00). 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 Rwabicuma Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gacu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/gacu/) 6.8 5 0 [Gishike](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/gishike/) 7.9 6 1 [Mubuga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/mubuga/) 7.3 7 1 [Mushirarungu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/mushirarungu/) 5.8 7 0 [Nyarusange](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/nyarusange/) 10 11 0 [Runga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/rwabicuma/runga/) 9.2 5 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 Rwabicuma Sector Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Rwabicuma Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,565 m and 1,804 m above sea level (median 1,656 m). - Bisambu - Cyaratsi - Cyarwa - Gacu - Gashikiri - Gasiza - Gikombe - Gisake - Gishike - Gisoro - Kadusenyi - Kamabuye - Kamuvunyi - Kanogo - Karehe - Karusimbi - Karutuga - Karwiru - Kasedogo - Kavumu - Kidaturwa - Kigarama - Kirwa - Mpinga - Munyinya - Mushirarungu - Ndago - Nduzi - Nganzo - Ntuntu - Nyabihanga - Nyabisindu - Nyamabuye - Nyamiyaga - Nyarusange - Rugarama - Runga - Rwabicuma - Rwagahago - Rwamwata - Sabyinyo 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 Rwabicuma Sector Named natural and historic features inside Rwabicuma Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams. - Kagina - Kagondo - Kanyiramaza - Mugahosha - Nyakwibereka - Nyamukana - Rulimbi - Ruzerera - Rwagahago - Rwakanuma - Rwuya - Ryasusine ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Rugarama · 1,655 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 Rwabicuma 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 Rwabicuma Sector Places mapped inside Rwabicuma 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 Rwabicuma Sector?In Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Rwabicuma Sector?23,815 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Rwabicuma Sector?About 21 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Rwabicuma Sector?About 505 people per km² - What borders Rwabicuma Sector?Busasamana Sector, Cyabakamyi Sector, Mukingo Sector, Nyagisozi Sector and Rwaniro Sector - What time zone is Rwabicuma Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Rwabicuma Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Rwabicuma Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rwabicuma Sector?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rwabicuma Sector?Settlements lie between 1,565 m and 1,804 m - What is the highest point in Rwabicuma Sector?Rugarama (1,655 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Rwabicuma Sector?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Rwabicuma Sector?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Rwabicuma Sector?RW2110 (OCHA common operational dataset)