# Kinazi Sector, Ruhango District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/ Sector · Ruhango District # Kinazi Sector Kinazi Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Ruhango District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **71,398 people** in 2023 on 88 km² (about 816 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 71,398people (2023) - 87.5km² - 5cells - 4mapped services ## How many people live in Kinazi Sector? Kinazi Sector had an estimated **71,398 people** in 2023 — 18.5% of Ruhango District, 17th of 416 sectors. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ruhango District figure of 1,080). Spread over 88 km², that is about **816 people per km²**, 86th of 416 sectors. 40.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Ruhango District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people. 0–4 ****9,895** 5–9 ****10,356** 10–14 ****8,396** 15–19 ****7,006** 20–24 ****6,052** 25–29 ****5,305** 30–34 ****5,775** 35–39 ****5,129** 40–44 ****4,183** 45–49 ****2,901** 50–54 ****2,030** 55–59 ****1,469** 60–64 ****1,119** 65–69 ****902** 70–74 ****506** 75–79 ****227** 80+ ****147** 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 Kinazi Sector? Kinazi Sector lies in [Ruhango District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 7 other sectors: [Busoro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyanza/busoro/), [Mbuye Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mbuye/), [Mugina Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/mugina/), [Musenyi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/bugesera/musenyi/), [Ntongwe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/ntongwe/), [Nyamiyaga Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/kamonyi/nyamiyaga/) and [Shyara Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/eastern-province/bugesera/shyara/). By area it is the 49th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 14.0% of [Ruhango District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/). The centre of Kinazi Sector is about 31 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.1799° S, 29.9018° 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: Kinazi 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 - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali35 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma93 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:00, 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 Kinazi Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Burima](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/burima/) 12 6 3 [Gisali](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/gisali/) 19 8 0 [Kinazi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/kinazi/) 18 7 1 [Rubona](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/rubona/) 18 9 0 [Rutabo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinazi/rutabo/) 20 6 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 Kinazi Sector Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Kinazi Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,357 m and 1,572 m above sea level (median 1,489 m). - Buhanika - Gafumba - Gako - Gakoni - Gisali - Gitwa - Kabuga - Kaduha - Kagazi - Kakirenzi - Kamabuye - Kanka - Karama - Karambo - Karubomboza - Kibanda - Kinazi - Matara - Mirambi - Mpemba - Mukoma - Ntongwe - Nyabusunzu - Nyagahama - Nyagakizi - Nyarugenge - Nyarugunga - Nyaruteja - Rubona - Runzenze - Rusunga - Rutabo - Rutabo-Byejwe - Ruyigi - Susa 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 Kinazi Sector Named natural and historic features inside Kinazi Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Bidogo - Gishoma - Kabingo - Kagina - Kanyegenyege - Kilimumba - Ngaruye - Nyabitare - Nyagashubi - Nyamukumba - Nyirabujogosha - Rwabijana - Rwamakungu - Rwintare ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Gashike 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 Kinazi Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Ruhango District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (20 °C), after allowing for this place being about 193 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,291 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (178 mm) and the driest Jul (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 96 Feb 22 102 Mar 22 153 Apr 21 178 May 20 139 Jun 20 50 Jul 20 31 Aug 21 56 Sep 22 88 Oct 21 129 Nov 21 160 Dec 21 109 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kinazi Sector Places mapped inside Kinazi Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 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 Kinazi Sector?In Ruhango District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Kinazi Sector?71,398 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kinazi Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kinazi Sector?About 816 people per km² - What borders Kinazi Sector?Busoro Sector, Mbuye Sector, Mugina Sector, Musenyi Sector, Ntongwe Sector, Nyamiyaga Sector and Shyara Sector - What time zone is Kinazi Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kinazi Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Kinazi Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kinazi Sector?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kinazi Sector?Settlements lie between 1,357 m and 1,572 m - What is the best time to visit Kinazi Sector?December to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Kinazi Sector?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Kinazi Sector?RW2604 (OCHA common operational dataset)