# Bwishyura Sector, Karongi District – Population, Cells & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/

Sector · Karongi District 

# Bwishyura Sector

Bwishyura Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Karongi District, Western Province. It had an estimated **36,969 people** in 2023 on 46 km² (about 799 per km²). It is divided into 7 cells. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 36,969people (2023)
- 46.2km²
- 7cells
- 44mapped services

## How many people live in Bwishyura Sector?

Bwishyura Sector had an estimated **36,969 people** in 2023 — 10.2% of Karongi District, 107th of 416 sectors. There are 1,008 women for every 1,000 men (below the Karongi District figure of 1,101). Spread over 46 km², that is about **799 people per km²**, 89th of 416 sectors.

36.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Karongi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,666**

5–9 ****4,522**

10–14 ****4,302**

15–19 ****4,169**

20–24 ****3,871**

25–29 ****3,364**

30–34 ****3,136**

35–39 ****2,814**

40–44 ****1,879**

45–49 ****1,224**

50–54 ****902**

55–59 ****697**

60–64 ****528**

65–69 ****420**

70–74 ****267**

75–79 ****111**

80+ ****97**

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 Bwishyura Sector?

Bwishyura Sector lies in [Karongi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 4 other sectors: [Gitesi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/gitesi/), [Mubuga Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/mubuga/), [Rubengera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/rubengera/) and [Rwankuba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/rwankuba/). By area it is the 227th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.9% of [Karongi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/). The centre of Bwishyura Sector is about 78 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 3.6 km from Kibuye, the main town of Karongi District. The centre point is at 2.0836° S, 29.3703° 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).

## Things to see in and around Bwishyura Sector

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Bwishyura Sector: 3 viewpoints; 2 memorials; 1 museum; 1 castle or fort.

- Museum of Environment · museum
- Chateau le Marara · castle or fort
- Home St Jean · viewpoint
- Norbi's viewpoint Kibuye · viewpoint
- Sunrise Spot · viewpoint
- Gatwaro Genocide Memorial · memorial
- Genocide-Memorial Kibuye · memorial

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Bwishyura 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

- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma49 km
- Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe66 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:02, sunset around 18:02).

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 Bwishyura Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Burunga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/burunga/) 8.6 6 0 

[Gasura](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/gasura/) 8.9 8 3 

[Gitarama](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/gitarama/) 8.0 6 1 

[Kayenzi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/kayenzi/) 6.1 4 0 

[Kibuye](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/kibuye/) 3.0 3 23 

[Kiniha](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/kiniha/) 1.6 1 17 

[Nyarusazi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/bwishyura/nyarusazi/) 10 4 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 Bwishyura Sector

Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Bwishyura Sector. The largest with a recorded population: Kibuye (48,024). Settlements here lie between about 1,465 m and 1,894 m above sea level (median 1,578 m).

- Bupfune
- Burunga
- Bwishyura
- Gafuruguto
- Gasura
- Gatare
- Gatoki
- Gatwaro
- Gitarama
- Gitesi
- Gomba
- Josi
- Kabuga
- Karobabeza
- Karongi
- Kibuye
- Kigezi
- Kiniha
- Matyazo
- Murabu
- Muvumbu
- Mwendo
- Nyabihanga
- Nyabikenke
- Nyagahanga
- Nyamarebe
- Nyarusozi
- Rubondo
- Ruganda
- Ruhande I
- Ruhande II
- Ruyenzi

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 Bwishyura Sector

Named natural and historic features inside Bwishyura Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Coza
- Gasharara
- Gisayo
- Kinnyogo
- Nyabahanga
- Nyakabande
- Nyakagezi
- Ruhondo
- Ruseke

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Gasengesi · 2,118 m

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 Bwishyura Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Karongi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (20 °C), after allowing for this place being about 232 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,586 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (196 mm) and the driest Jul (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 126 

Feb 22 132 

Mar 22 191 

Apr 21 191 

May 21 141 

Jun 20 61 

Jul 21 38 

Aug 22 80 

Sep 22 118 

Oct 22 164 

Nov 21 196 

Dec 22 149 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bwishyura Sector

Places mapped inside Bwishyura Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels18
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants5
- Police stations1

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 Bwishyura Sector?In Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Bwishyura Sector?36,969 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bwishyura Sector?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bwishyura Sector?About 799 people per km²
- What borders Bwishyura Sector?Gitesi Sector, Mubuga Sector, Rubengera Sector and Rwankuba Sector
- What is there to see in Bwishyura Sector?Chateau le Marara, Gatwaro Genocide Memorial, Genocide-Memorial Kibuye, Home St Jean
- What time zone is Bwishyura Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Bwishyura Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Bwishyura Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bwishyura Sector?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bwishyura Sector?Settlements lie between 1,465 m and 1,894 m
- What is the highest point in Bwishyura Sector?Gasengesi (2,118 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bwishyura Sector?June to September
- How many hospitals are in Bwishyura Sector?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Bwishyura Sector?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Bwishyura Sector?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bwishyura Sector?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bwishyura Sector?RW3101 (OCHA common operational dataset)