# Rusenge Sector, Nyaruguru District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/ Sector · Nyaruguru District # Rusenge Sector Rusenge Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **28,195 people** in 2023 on 60 km² (about 470 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 28,195people (2023) - 59.9km² - 6cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Rusenge Sector? Rusenge Sector had an estimated **28,195 people** in 2023 — 8.0% of Nyaruguru District, 186th of 416 sectors. There are 1,108 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyaruguru District figure of 1,088). Spread over 60 km², that is about **470 people per km²**, 271st of 416 sectors. 39.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% 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 78 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,740** 5–9 ****3,828** 10–14 ****3,632** 15–19 ****3,133** 20–24 ****2,379** 25–29 ****1,806** 30–34 ****1,827** 35–39 ****1,731** 40–44 ****1,443** 45–49 ****1,055** 50–54 ****878** 55–59 ****801** 60–64 ****753** 65–69 ****582** 70–74 ****352** 75–79 ****147** 80+ ****108** 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 Rusenge Sector? Rusenge 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: [Cyahinda Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/cyahinda/), [Gishamvu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/gishamvu/), [Karama Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/huye/karama/), [Kibeho Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/kibeho/), [Munini Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/munini/), [Ngera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/ngera/) and [Nyagisozi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/nyagisozi/). By area it is the 122nd largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.9% of [Nyaruguru District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/). The centre of Rusenge Sector is about 94 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.6762° S, 29.6217° 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: Rusenge 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) · Kirundo55 km - Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) · Bujumbura80 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 Rusenge Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Bunge](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/bunge/) 9.9 4 0 [Cyuna](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/cyuna/) 11 4 0 [Gikunzi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/gikunzi/) 9.4 3 0 [Mariba](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/mariba/) 10 5 0 [Raranzige](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/raranzige/) 12 8 1 [Rusenge](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyaruguru/rusenge/rusenge/) 7.5 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 Rusenge Sector Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Rusenge Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,693 m and 1,923 m above sea level (median 1,765 m). - Akabacura - Akabacuzi - Bunge - Cyuna - Gihango - Gikunzi - Jali - Kabuye - Kalimba - Kamabuye - Kavumu - Kibu - Kiramutse - Mariba - Miko - Munanira - Ntanda - Nyamugali - Raranzige - Rasaniro - Remera - Rugalika - Runyinya - Rusaniro - Rusenge - Toraniro - Uwamuhizi 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 Rusenge Sector Named natural and historic features inside Rusenge Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 15 rivers and streams. - Akagogo - Gashurushwa - Gasuma - Gikomero - Kagega - Karama - Kigogo - Murubande - Musizi - Nyabasesero - Rwagishanja - Rwameza - Rwandagaye - Rwarukumbi - Rwarutsobe 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 Rusenge 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 Rusenge Sector Places mapped inside Rusenge 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 Rusenge Sector?In Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Rusenge Sector?28,195 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Rusenge Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Rusenge Sector?About 470 people per km² - What borders Rusenge Sector?Cyahinda Sector, Gishamvu Sector, Karama Sector, Kibeho Sector, Munini Sector, Ngera Sector and Nyagisozi Sector - What time zone is Rusenge Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Rusenge Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Rusenge Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rusenge Sector?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rusenge Sector?Settlements lie between 1,693 m and 1,923 m - What is the best time to visit Rusenge Sector?May to September - How many hospitals are in Rusenge Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Rusenge Sector?RW2314 (OCHA common operational dataset)