# Twumba Sector, Karongi District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/ Sector · Karongi District # Twumba Sector Twumba Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Karongi District, Western Province. It had an estimated **24,759 people** in 2023 on 99 km² (about 251 per km²). It is divided into 7 cells. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 24,759people (2023) - 98.7km² - 7cells - 6mapped services ## How many people live in Twumba Sector? Twumba Sector had an estimated **24,759 people** in 2023 — 6.8% of Karongi District, 237th of 416 sectors. There are 1,128 women for every 1,000 men (above the Karongi District figure of 1,101). Spread over 99 km², that is about **251 people per km²**, 391st of 416 sectors. 37.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Karongi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,960** 5–9 ****3,253** 10–14 ****3,145** 15–19 ****3,061** 20–24 ****2,108** 25–29 ****1,817** 30–34 ****1,685** 35–39 ****1,676** 40–44 ****1,215** 45–49 ****946** 50–54 ****793** 55–59 ****667** 60–64 ****489** 65–69 ****346** 70–74 ****292** 75–79 ****168** 80+ ****138** 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 Twumba Sector? Twumba 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 6 other sectors: [Gishyita Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/gishyita/), [Karambi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyamasheke/karambi/), [Mahembe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyamasheke/mahembe/), [Mutuntu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/mutuntu/), [Nkomane Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/southern-province/nyamagabe/nkomane/) and [Rwankuba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/rwankuba/). By area it is the 31st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 12.5% of [Karongi District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/). The centre of Twumba Sector is about 86 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. It is about 22 km from Kibuye, the main town of Karongi District. The centre point is at 2.2551° S, 29.3472° 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 Twumba Sector OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Twumba Sector: 1 memorial. - Bisesero Genocide Memorial Centre · 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: Twumba 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 - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe54 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma67 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 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 Twumba Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Bihumbe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/bihumbe/) 12 5 0 [Gakuta](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/gakuta/) 28 3 2 [Gisovu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/gisovu/) 17 3 1 [Gitabura](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/gitabura/) 22 10 0 [Kavumu](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/kavumu/) 7.3 5 2 [Murehe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/murehe/) 6.0 5 1 [Rutabi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/twumba/rutabi/) 6.9 2 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 Twumba Sector Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Twumba Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,799 m and 2,420 m above sea level (median 2,097 m). - Bihumbe - Bivumu - Cyamaraba - Duhati - Gakuta - Gashiha - Gatema - Gisovu - Gitabura - Kaganda - Karambo - Karumbi - Kavumu - Kibumbwe - Murambi - Murehe - Muronzi - Mwumba - Ngiga - Nyabubare - Nyakabingo - Nyakiyabo - Nyarubuye - Nyarutugara - Nyaruyaga - Nyirabununu - Rugeyo - Rushishi - Tema - Tuvunasogi - Twumba - Uwintobo 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 Twumba Sector Named natural and historic features inside Twumba Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 26 rivers and streams. - Bugiti - Cyagampungo - Gaseke - Gatare - Gisovu - Kagano - Kagondo - Kidubugu - Kizihiza - Lyanyirandihano - Mago - Muhanga - Mwabashi - Nyabigunda - Rugeyo - Rugusha - Ruhorobero - Rukiga - Ruronzi - Rusayo - Rutobwe - Rutobwe - Rutobwe - Rutyazo …and 2 more. 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 Twumba Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Karongi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 287 m higher 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 19 126 Feb 19 132 Mar 19 191 Apr 18 191 May 17 141 Jun 17 61 Jul 17 38 Aug 18 80 Sep 19 118 Oct 18 164 Nov 18 196 Dec 18 149 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Twumba Sector Places mapped inside Twumba Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Hotels1 - Schools2 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 Twumba Sector?In Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Twumba Sector?24,759 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Twumba Sector?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Twumba Sector?About 251 people per km² - What borders Twumba Sector?Gishyita Sector, Karambi Sector, Mahembe Sector, Mutuntu Sector, Nkomane Sector and Rwankuba Sector - What is there to see in Twumba Sector?Bisesero Genocide Memorial Centre - What time zone is Twumba Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Twumba Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Twumba Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Twumba Sector?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Twumba Sector?Settlements lie between 1,799 m and 2,420 m - What is the best time to visit Twumba Sector?June to September - How many hospitals are in Twumba Sector?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Twumba Sector?RW3113 (OCHA common operational dataset)