# Cyahinda Sector, Nyaruguru District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/ Sector · Nyaruguru District # Cyahinda Sector Cyahinda Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **24,036 people** in 2023 on 53 km² (about 451 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 24,036people (2023) - 53.3km² - 5cells - 4mapped services ## How many people live in Cyahinda Sector? Cyahinda Sector had an estimated **24,036 people** in 2023 — 6.8% of Nyaruguru District, 246th of 416 sectors. There are 1,096 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 53 km², that is about **451 people per km²**, 284th of 416 sectors. 41.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Nyaruguru District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,060** 5–9 ****3,499** 10–14 ****3,440** 15–19 ****2,829** 20–24 ****1,826** 25–29 ****1,462** 30–34 ****1,566** 35–39 ****1,583** 40–44 ****1,152** 45–49 ****817** 50–54 ****615** 55–59 ****664** 60–64 ****611** 65–69 ****446** 70–74 ****275** 75–79 ****105** 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 Cyahinda Sector? Cyahinda Sector lies in [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 4 other sectors: [Busanze Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/busanze/), [Munini Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/munini/), [Nyagisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/nyagisozi/) and [Rusenge Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/). By area it is the 165th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.3% of [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/). The centre of Cyahinda Sector is about 103 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.7555° S, 29.5929° 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: Cyahinda 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) · Kirundo60 km - Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) · Bujumbura70 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 06:02, 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 Cyahinda Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Coko](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/coko/) 9.0 7 1 [Cyahinda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/cyahinda/) 11 4 2 [Gasasa](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/gasasa/) 8.8 2 0 [Muhambara](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/muhambara/) 12 7 0 [Rutobwe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/rutobwe/) 13 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 Cyahinda Sector Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Cyahinda Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,727 m and 1,924 m above sea level (median 1,812 m). - Agasharu - Byanone - Coko - Coko Cyahinda - Cyahinda - Cyanwa - Cyibumba - Gacanzogera - Gasasa - Gasharu - Gatwaro - Gatyazo - Gitara - Kagano - Kavumu - Kinyaga - Muhambara - Ngobyi - Nyagatovu - Nyarusovu - Rambyanyana - Rebero - Rubona - Rugarama - Ruko - Rutobwe - Saburunduru 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 Cyahinda Sector Named natural and historic features inside Cyahinda Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Akamutsinzi - Cyibumba - Kibaza - Kijeje - Kinyamaganga - Mazimeru - Muvugondo - Rulindi - Rwakamegeri - Rwanyuayeye - Umwaro - Urwonjya - Uwanyirabusinde - Uwanyiramana 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 Cyahinda 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cyahinda Sector Places mapped inside Cyahinda Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Schools2 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 Cyahinda Sector?In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Cyahinda Sector?24,036 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Cyahinda Sector?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Cyahinda Sector?About 451 people per km² - What borders Cyahinda Sector?Busanze Sector, Munini Sector, Nyagisozi Sector and Rusenge Sector - What time zone is Cyahinda Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Cyahinda Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Cyahinda Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Cyahinda Sector?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Cyahinda Sector?Settlements lie between 1,727 m and 1,924 m - What is the best time to visit Cyahinda Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Cyahinda Sector?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Cyahinda Sector?RW2302 (OCHA common operational dataset)