# Ngoma Sector, Nyaruguru District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/ Sector · Nyaruguru District # Ngoma Sector Ngoma Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **29,618 people** in 2023 on 47 km² (about 626 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 29,618people (2023) - 47.3km² - 6cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Ngoma Sector? Ngoma Sector had an estimated **29,618 people** in 2023 — 8.4% of Nyaruguru District, 172nd of 416 sectors. There are 1,090 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 47 km², that is about **626 people per km²**, 151st of 416 sectors. 39.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 76 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,018** 5–9 ****4,063** 10–14 ****3,698** 15–19 ****3,145** 20–24 ****2,011** 25–29 ****2,024** 30–34 ****2,123** 35–39 ****2,162** 40–44 ****1,586** 45–49 ****1,295** 50–54 ****877** 55–59 ****865** 60–64 ****752** 65–69 ****508** 70–74 ****285** 75–79 ****125** 80+ ****81** 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 Ngoma Sector? Ngoma 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: [Kigembe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/kigembe/), [Ngera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngera/), [Nyagisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/nyagisozi/) and [Nyanza Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/gisagara/nyanza/). By area it is the 215th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.7% of [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/). The centre of Ngoma Sector is about 100 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.7700° S, 29.6816° 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: Ngoma 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) · Kirundo52 km - Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) · Bujumbura74 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:47) 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 Ngoma Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Fugi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/fugi/) 9.4 5 0 [Kibangu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/kibangu/) 5.1 2 0 [Kiyonza](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/kiyonza/) 9.9 5 1 [Mbuye](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/mbuye/) 6.6 4 0 [Nyamirama](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/nyamirama/) 9.1 5 0 [Rubona](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngoma/rubona/) 7.2 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 Ngoma Sector Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Ngoma Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,568 m and 1,792 m above sea level (median 1,676 m). - Bihembe - Fugi - Gacumbi - Gasaka - Gashya - Gishyambenge - Gituramigina - Kabuye - Kibangu - Kivuru - Kiyonza - Mbuye - Mugobe - Mujahu - Mutakwa - Ngoma - Nteko - Nyagashubi - Nyakabanda - Nyamirama - Rubona - Ruhororo - Ruli - Shyoko 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 Ngoma Sector Named natural and historic features inside Ngoma Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams. - Agatobwe - Gatobwe - Gisenyi - Migina - Ngarane - Nkurubindi - Nyamiheno - Nyirabishaka - Rumira - Uruseke 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 Ngoma Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyaruguru District, the warmest month is Sep (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C), after allowing for this place being about 215 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 21 137 Feb 21 125 Mar 21 178 Apr 20 176 May 20 108 Jun 19 50 Jul 19 29 Aug 20 65 Sep 21 106 Oct 21 157 Nov 20 224 Dec 20 152 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ngoma Sector Places mapped inside Ngoma Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 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 Ngoma Sector?In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Ngoma Sector?29,618 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Ngoma Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Ngoma Sector?About 626 people per km² - What borders Ngoma Sector?Kigembe Sector, Ngera Sector, Nyagisozi Sector and Nyanza Sector - What time zone is Ngoma Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ngoma Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Ngoma Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ngoma Sector?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ngoma Sector?Settlements lie between 1,568 m and 1,792 m - What is the best time to visit Ngoma Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Ngoma Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Ngoma Sector?RW2309 (OCHA common operational dataset)