Sector · Nyaruguru District # Ruheru Sector Ruheru Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated 62,031 people in 2023 on 106 km² (about 583 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 62,031 people (2023) - 106 km² - 5 cells - 2 mapped services ## How many people live in Ruheru Sector? Ruheru Sector had an estimated 62,031 people in 2023 — 17.7% of Nyaruguru District, 27th of 416 sectors. There are 1,086 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 106 km², that is about 583 people per km², 178th of 416 sectors. 44.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 19 across Nyaruguru District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 91 children and older people. - 0–4 8,103 - 5–9 10,029 - 10–14 9,534 - 15–19 8,200 - 20–24 4,772 - 25–29 3,484 - 30–34 3,366 - 35–39 3,526 - 40–44 3,274 - 45–49 1,934 - 50–54 1,475 - 55–59 1,274 - 60–64 1,165 - 65–69 735 - 70–74 636 - 75–79 267 - 80+ 257 Source: United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Ruheru Sector? Ruheru Sector lies in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda. It borders 4 other sectors: Busanze Sector, Muganza Sector, Munini Sector and Nyabimata Sector. By area it is the 23rd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 10.5% of Nyaruguru District. The centre of Ruheru Sector is about 115 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.7759° S, 29.4319° E. Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Know before you go: Ruheru 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 62 km - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe 68 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 18:01). 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 Ruheru Sector | Cell | Area km² | Localities | Services | | Gitita | 16 | 9 | 0 | | Kabere | 12 | 9 | 1 | | Remera | 11 | 6 | 0 | | Ruyenzi | 13 | 7 | 0 | | Uwumusebeya | 54 | 5 | 1 | 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 Ruheru Sector Open gazetteers list 36 villages, towns and localities in Ruheru Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,987 m and 2,372 m above sea level (median 2,197 m). - Busenyi - Cyivugiza - Gahotora - Gakaranka - Gambiliro - Gisanze - Gitita - Gitwa - Kibyibushye - Kirwa - Mubuga - Muduha - Mukaka - Murambi - Mutumba - Muturiro - Nshenyi - Nshili - Nyacyonga - Remera - Rubindi - Ruganza - Rugote - Ruheru - Ruhongore - Rukarakara - Rusagara - Ruvuru - Ruyenzi - Ryanyaruja - Tambananga - Uwigisura - Uwimbogo - Uwinyana - Uwumusebeya - Zirambi Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Ruheru Sector Named natural and historic features inside Ruheru Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 20 rivers and streams. - Bugarama - Gakomansyo - Gitita - Ikidubugu - Mudasomwa - Nyakagezi - Nyamavune - Nyarubumba - Nyiramuneli - Rugote - Ruhondohondo - Runazi - Rushaya - Urugomero - Uwabakina - Uwabana - Uwamateke - Uwarukarama - Uwarutanga - Uwarwambali ### Hills and mountains 3 peaks; 1 hill. - Rugera · 2,554 m - Bitare · 2,451 m - Uwagahunga · 2,366 m - Gahotora · 1,953 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 Ruheru Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyaruguru District, the warmest month is Sep (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jun (16 °C), after allowing for this place being about 306 m higher 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 | 17 | 137 | | Feb | 18 | 125 | | Mar | 17 | 178 | | Apr | 17 | 176 | | May | 16 | 108 | | Jun | 16 | 50 | | Jul | 16 | 29 | | Aug | 17 | 65 | | Sep | 18 | 106 | | Oct | 17 | 157 | | Nov | 17 | 224 | | Dec | 17 | 152 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ruheru Sector Places mapped inside Ruheru Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals 2 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 Ruheru Sector? In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Ruheru Sector? 62,031 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Ruheru Sector? About 17 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Ruheru Sector? About 583 people per km² - What borders Ruheru Sector? Busanze Sector, Muganza Sector, Munini Sector and Nyabimata Sector - What time zone is Ruheru Sector in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ruheru Sector? Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Ruheru Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ruheru Sector? 36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ruheru Sector? Settlements lie between 1,987 m and 2,372 m - What is the highest point in Ruheru Sector? Rugera (2,554 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ruheru Sector? May to September - How many hospitals are in Ruheru Sector? 2 mapped - What is the P-code of Ruheru Sector? RW2312 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Sector - Area: 106.4 km² - P-code: RW2312 - District: Nyaruguru District --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ruheru/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.