# Kibeho Sector, Nyaruguru District – Population, Cells & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/

Sector · Nyaruguru District 

# Kibeho Sector

Kibeho Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **26,372 people** in 2023 on 79 km² (about 335 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,372people (2023)
- 78.6km²
- 6cells
- 4mapped services

## How many people live in Kibeho Sector?

Kibeho Sector had an estimated **26,372 people** in 2023 — 7.5% of Nyaruguru District, 218th of 416 sectors. There are 1,058 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 79 km², that is about **335 people per km²**, 362nd of 416 sectors.

38.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Nyaruguru District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,159**

5–9 ****3,521**

10–14 ****3,426**

15–19 ****3,164**

20–24 ****2,404**

25–29 ****1,754**

30–34 ****1,663**

35–39 ****1,628**

40–44 ****1,443**

45–49 ****990**

50–54 ****817**

55–59 ****698**

60–64 ****676**

65–69 ****463**

70–74 ****279**

75–79 ****174**

80+ ****113**

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 Kibeho Sector?

Kibeho 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 5 other sectors: [Karama Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/karama/), [Mata Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/), [Muganza Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/muganza/), [Munini Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/munini/) and [Rusenge Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/). By area it is the 62nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.8% of [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/). The centre of Kibeho Sector is about 96 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.6517° S, 29.5590° 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: Kibeho 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) · Kirundo61 km
- Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe75 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 Kibeho Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Gakoma](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/gakoma/) 11 8 0 

[Kibeho](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/kibeho/) 9.1 7 4 

[Mbasa](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/mbasa/) 14 5 0 

[Mpanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/mpanda/) 9.8 6 0 

[Mubuga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/mubuga/) 14 16 0 

[Nyange](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/nyange/) 20 11 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 Kibeho Sector

Open gazetteers list **51 villages, towns and localities** in Kibeho Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,710 m and 2,028 m above sea level (median 1,856 m).

- Agasharu
- Agateko
- Akajonge
- Banga
- Bukeye
- Gakoma
- Gasave
- Kabuburu
- Kibayi
- Kibeho
- Kibilizi
- Kigona
- Kinazi
- Kinyaga
- Mbasa
- Migina
- Mpanda
- Mpatswe
- Mpunge
- Mubuga
- Mugali
- Munege
- Mutulirwa
- Ndago
- Ngarama
- Nkomero
- Nyabisindu
- Nyagishayo
- Nyange
- Nyarunyinya
- Nyarusharara
- Nyarushishi
- Nyarusovu
- Nyarwumba
- Rohero
- Rubona
- Ruhuha
- Ruhuma
- Runyinya
- Rurembo
- Rwimbogo
- Umurambi
- Urusambu
- Urushubi
- Uwagahilima
- Uwarugina
- Uwarurayi
- Uwifuro
- Uwintobo
- Uwisasu
- Viro

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 Kibeho Sector

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

### Water

40 rivers and streams.

- Agafunzo
- Agatare
- Agatare
- Agatare
- Agatorove
- Akabingo
- Akagote
- Akamiranzovu
- Akaryeti
- Cyago
- Cyamungabo
- Gatenga
- Gatorov
- Ikibazo
- Ikinyamaganga
- Ikiziga
- Kayogo
- Kinyamaganga
- Kukanyinya
- Mazatukura
- Mukaziguro
- Musizi
- Nyakira
- Nyiramurongi

…and 16 more.

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 Kibeho 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 Kibeho Sector

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

- Hotels4

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 Kibeho Sector?In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Kibeho Sector?26,372 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kibeho Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kibeho Sector?About 335 people per km²
- What borders Kibeho Sector?Karama Sector, Mata Sector, Muganza Sector, Munini Sector and Rusenge Sector
- What time zone is Kibeho Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kibeho Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Kibeho Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kibeho Sector?51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kibeho Sector?Settlements lie between 1,710 m and 2,028 m
- What is the best time to visit Kibeho Sector?May to September
- What is the P-code of Kibeho Sector?RW2303 (OCHA common operational dataset)
