Sector · Nyaruguru District # Busanze Sector Busanze Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated 33,115 people in 2023 on 71 km² (about 467 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 33,115 people (2023) - 70.9 km² - 5 cells - 1 mapped service ## How many people live in Busanze Sector? Busanze Sector had an estimated 33,115 people in 2023 — 9.4% of Nyaruguru District, 132nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,063 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 71 km², that is about 467 people per km², 272nd of 416 sectors. 42.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Nyaruguru District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people. - 0–4 4,286 - 5–9 4,942 - 10–14 4,817 - 15–19 3,843 - 20–24 2,516 - 25–29 2,082 - 30–34 1,959 - 35–39 2,069 - 40–44 1,629 - 45–49 1,170 - 50–54 1,008 - 55–59 915 - 60–64 754 - 65–69 472 - 70–74 323 - 75–79 166 - 80+ 164 Source: United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Busanze Sector? Busanze Sector lies in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 3 other sectors: Cyahinda Sector, Munini Sector and Ruheru Sector. By area it is the 80th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.0% of Nyaruguru District. The centre of Busanze Sector is about 110 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.7833° S, 29.5209° E. Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Know before you go: Busanze Sector - Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali - Currency Franc (RWF) - Country calling code +250 - Languages Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili - Plug types Type C, E, G · 230 V - Driving side Right ### Nearest airports - Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) · Bujumbura 64 km - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe 77 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 06:03, sunset around 18:00). Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain). 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 Busanze Sector | Cell | Area km² | Localities | Services | | Kirarangombe | 13 | 8 | 0 | | Nkanda | 11 | 7 | 0 | | Nteko | 15 | 7 | 0 | | Runyombyi | 12 | 7 | 1 | | Shororo | 20 | 9 | 0 | Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). ## Villages and localities in Busanze Sector Open gazetteers list 38 villages, towns and localities in Busanze Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,754 m and 2,293 m above sea level (median 2,028 m). - Akabavomo - Akabuga - Bitare - Bugina - Bukinanyana - Bukinga - Busanze - Gabiro - Gatwaro - Gisorora - Gitwe - Kibyagira - Kinyinya - Kirarangombe - Masiga - Munnyangali - Murambi - Murenda - Musebeya - Mutobo - Ndatemwa - Nkanda - Nkanda Il - Nteko - Nyarukeli - Nyarusange - Rango - Rorero - Runyami - Runyombyi - Rutabo - Ryanyirarwevu - Shororo - Shwima - Uwamakumba - Uwamasata - Uwindava - Uwinteko Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Busanze Sector Named natural and historic features inside Busanze Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 30 rivers and streams. - Agaseke - Cyarubuza - Gisuma - Mabeho - Mazimeru - Mukagano - Murugogwe - Murwakagambi - Mutumiranzogera - Rugomero - Ruhoboba - Runambe - Rutigita - Rutigita I - Rwabiteba - Simbuka - Umusizi - Umwaro - Urugomero - Urugomero - Urutobo - Urwunga - Uwabadeli - Uwabuzinga …and 6 more. ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Kigarama · 2,222 m Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features. Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Busanze Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyaruguru District, the warmest month is Sep (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C). About 1,507 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (224 mm) and the driest Jul (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to September. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec | Month | Average °C | Rain mm | | Jan | 19 | 137 | | Feb | 20 | 125 | | Mar | 19 | 178 | | Apr | 19 | 176 | | May | 18 | 108 | | Jun | 18 | 50 | | Jul | 18 | 29 | | Aug | 19 | 65 | | Sep | 20 | 106 | | Oct | 19 | 157 | | Nov | 19 | 224 | | Dec | 19 | 152 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Busanze Sector Places mapped inside Busanze Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals 1 Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Busanze Sector? In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Busanze Sector? 33,115 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Busanze Sector? About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Busanze Sector? About 467 people per km² - What borders Busanze Sector? Cyahinda Sector, Munini Sector and Ruheru Sector - What time zone is Busanze Sector in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Busanze Sector? Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Busanze Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Busanze Sector? 38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Busanze Sector? Settlements lie between 1,754 m and 2,293 m - What is the highest point in Busanze Sector? Kigarama (2,222 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Busanze Sector? May to September - How many hospitals are in Busanze Sector? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Busanze Sector? RW2301 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Sector - Area: 70.9 km² - P-code: RW2301 - District: Nyaruguru District --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/busanze/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.