# Mata Sector, Nyaruguru District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/ Sector · Nyaruguru District # Mata Sector Mata Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **16,703 people** in 2023 on 62 km² (about 268 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 16,703people (2023) - 62.2km² - 5cells - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Mata Sector? Mata Sector had an estimated **16,703 people** in 2023 — 4.8% of Nyaruguru District, 349th of 416 sectors. There are 1,064 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 62 km², that is about **268 people per km²**, 388th of 416 sectors. 37.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Nyaruguru District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,819** 5–9 ****2,084** 10–14 ****2,336** 15–19 ****1,909** 20–24 ****1,478** 25–29 ****1,029** 30–34 ****1,023** 35–39 ****1,053** 40–44 ****979** 45–49 ****792** 50–54 ****569** 55–59 ****481** 60–64 ****467** 65–69 ****312** 70–74 ****192** 75–79 ****105** 80+ ****75** 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 Mata Sector? Mata 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 7 other sectors: [Kamegeri Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/kamegeri/), [Karama Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/karama/), [Kibeho Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/), [Kivu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kivu/), [Maraba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/maraba/), [Muganza Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/muganza/) and [Ruramba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ruramba/). By area it is the 105th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 6.1% of [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/). The centre of Mata Sector is about 90 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.5977° S, 29.5782° 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). ## Things to see in and around Mata Sector OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mata Sector: 1 monument. - Mata Tea Company Limited · monument Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Mata 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) · Kirundo58 km - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe76 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 Mata Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gorwe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/gorwe/) 11 7 0 [Murambi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/murambi/) 13 7 2 [Nyamabuye](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/nyamabuye/) 13 7 0 [Ramba](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/ramba/) 21 9 0 [Rwamiko](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/mata/rwamiko/) 4.2 3 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 Mata Sector Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Mata Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,836 m and 2,079 m above sea level (median 1,904 m). - Cyafurwe - Gasasa - Gasizi - Gikomero - Gorwe - Kivugiza - Limbanya - Maryohe - Mashetsa - Mata - Muhora - Munigane - Murambi - Ntindo - Nyabicuma - Nyabiyogo - Nyacyondo - Nyagatwaba - Nyakavumu - Nyakirambi - Nyamabuye - Nyarutovu - Ramba - Ruhunga - Runono - Runywamazi - Rwamiko - Rwinanka - Rwomeka - Tububuru - Uwababanda - Uwamunungu 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 Mata Sector Named natural and historic features inside Mata Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 27 rivers and streams. - Agafunzo - Agatare - Akagera - Akagogo - Akagogo - Akagogwe - Cyabicuba - Cyarusaho - Gahondo - Gatare - Gatoki - Gisuma - Kabinduro - Kinyweka - Kiryamo - Nyabyunyu - Nyagisasa - Nyakagezi - Nyamumira - Rugomoro - Ruhwama - Rwagishaya - Rwamasasa - Ryanyirasine …and 3 more. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Rugarama · 1,859 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 Mata 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 Mata Sector Places mapped inside Mata Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Schools1 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 Mata Sector?In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Mata Sector?16,703 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mata Sector?About 21 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mata Sector?About 268 people per km² - What borders Mata Sector?Kamegeri Sector, Karama Sector, Kibeho Sector, Kivu Sector, Maraba Sector, Muganza Sector and Ruramba Sector - What is there to see in Mata Sector?Mata Tea Company Limited - What time zone is Mata Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mata Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Mata Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mata Sector?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mata Sector?Settlements lie between 1,836 m and 2,079 m - What is the highest point in Mata Sector?Rugarama (1,859 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mata Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Mata Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mata Sector?RW2305 (OCHA common operational dataset)