# Mwendo Sector, Ruhango District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/ Sector · Ruhango District # Mwendo Sector Mwendo Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Ruhango District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **30,189 people** in 2023 on 56 km² (about 537 per km²). It is divided into 8 cells. 42 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 30,189people (2023) - 56.2km² - 8cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Mwendo Sector? Mwendo Sector had an estimated **30,189 people** in 2023 — 7.8% of Ruhango District, 165th of 416 sectors. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ruhango District figure of 1,080). Spread over 56 km², that is about **537 people per km²**, 217th of 416 sectors. 35.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Ruhango District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,442** 5–9 ****3,643** 10–14 ****3,677** 15–19 ****3,135** 20–24 ****2,404** 25–29 ****2,146** 30–34 ****1,985** 35–39 ****2,044** 40–44 ****1,768** 45–49 ****1,567** 50–54 ****1,182** 55–59 ****1,008** 60–64 ****836** 65–69 ****620** 70–74 ****429** 75–79 ****163** 80+ ****140** 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 Mwendo Sector? Mwendo 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 4 other sectors: [Bweramana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/bweramana/), [Byimana Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/byimana/), [Kinihira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/kinihira/) and [Nyarusange Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/muhanga/nyarusange/). By area it is the 141st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 9.0% of [Ruhango District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/). The centre of Mwendo Sector is about 47 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.1560° S, 29.6860° 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: Mwendo 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) · Kigali55 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma74 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 06:01, sunset around 18:01). 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 Mwendo Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gafunzo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/gafunzo/) 9.3 7 0 [Gishweru](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/gishweru/) 4.4 4 0 [Kamujisho](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/kamujisho/) 4.9 4 1 [Kigarama](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/kigarama/) 6.2 4 0 [Kubutare](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/kubutare/) 4.8 5 0 [Mutara](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/mutara/) 8.3 7 0 [Nyabibugu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/nyabibugu/) 8.6 6 0 [Saruheshyi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/ruhango/mwendo/saruheshyi/) 9.7 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 Mwendo Sector Open gazetteers list **42 villages, towns and localities** in Mwendo Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,547 m and 1,830 m above sea level (median 1,708 m). - Buha - Buhangwa - Buhigiro - Buhoro - Dusego - Gakoma - Gaseke - Gasiza - Gateki - Giseke - Giticyuma - Kabingo - Kagarama - Kamujisho - Kanyarira - Kavumu - Kigarama - Kigufi - Kinganzo - Kirehe - Kivugiza - Kubutare - Kumburu - Mpare - Musange - Mutara - Mwendo - Ntongwe - Nyabibugu - Nyabiruli - Nyabisambu - Nyakabanda - Nyakabuye - Nyakizu - Nyamigina - Nyarusange - Nyarushubi - Rugasali - Ruhamagaliro - Runyankungo - Rutagara - Rwingwe 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 Mwendo Sector Named natural and historic features inside Mwendo Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 rivers and streams. - Gahama - Gakongoro - Gaseke - Gasuma - Gatare - Gisuma - Kabiha - Kazibaziba - Kiryango - Nyagafunzo - Nyakanabu - Nyirasare - Ruhondo 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 Mwendo Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Ruhango District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). 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 20 96 Feb 21 102 Mar 20 153 Apr 20 178 May 19 139 Jun 19 50 Jul 19 31 Aug 20 56 Sep 21 88 Oct 20 129 Nov 19 160 Dec 20 109 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mwendo Sector Places mapped inside Mwendo 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 Mwendo Sector?In Ruhango District, Southern Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Mwendo Sector?30,189 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mwendo Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mwendo Sector?About 537 people per km² - What borders Mwendo Sector?Bweramana Sector, Byimana Sector, Kinihira Sector and Nyarusange Sector - What time zone is Mwendo Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mwendo Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Mwendo Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mwendo Sector?42 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mwendo Sector?Settlements lie between 1,547 m and 1,830 m - What is the best time to visit Mwendo Sector?December to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Mwendo Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mwendo Sector?RW2607 (OCHA common operational dataset)