Sector · Ngororero District
# Kavumu Sector

Kavumu Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Ngororero District, Western Province. It had an estimated 30,755 people in 2023 on 57 km² (about 539 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 30,755 people (2023)
- 57.0 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Kavumu Sector?

Kavumu Sector had an estimated 30,755 people in 2023 — 8.6% of Ngororero District, 157th of 416 sectors. There are 1,156 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ngororero District figure of 1,134). Spread over 57 km², that is about 539 people per km², 215th of 416 sectors.

41.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Ngororero District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,045
- 5–9 4,416
- 10–14 4,290
- 15–19 3,515
- 20–24 2,989
- 25–29 2,306
- 30–34 2,129
- 35–39 1,780
- 40–44 1,374
- 45–49 1,156
- 50–54 768
- 55–59 667
- 60–64 521
- 65–69 394
- 70–74 193
- 75–79 98
- 80+ 114

Source: United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kavumu Sector?

Kavumu Sector lies in Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 8 other sectors: Hindiro Sector, Kabaya Sector, Kageyo Sector, Muhanda Sector, Murunda Sector, Ngororero Sector, Rusebeya Sector and Sovu Sector. By area it is the 137th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 8.4% of Ngororero District. The centre of Kavumu Sector is about 61 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8574° S, 29.5223° E.

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Kavumu Sector
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Country calling code +250
- Languages Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Plug types Type C, E, G · 230 V
- Driving side Right

### Nearest airports
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 38 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 70 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 06:01, sunset around 18:02).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Weather in Kavumu Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ngororero District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). 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 | 20 | 126 |
| Feb | 21 | 132 |
| Mar | 21 | 191 |
| Apr | 20 | 191 |
| May | 19 | 141 |
| Jun | 19 | 61 |
| Jul | 19 | 38 |
| Aug | 20 | 80 |
| Sep | 21 | 118 |
| Oct | 20 | 164 |
| Nov | 20 | 196 |
| Dec | 20 | 149 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Quick answers
- Where is Kavumu Sector? In Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Kavumu Sector? 30,755 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kavumu Sector? About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kavumu Sector? About 539 people per km²
- What borders Kavumu Sector? Hindiro Sector, Kabaya Sector, Kageyo Sector, Muhanda Sector, Murunda Sector, Ngororero Sector, Rusebeya Sector and Sovu Sector
- What time zone is Kavumu Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kavumu Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Kavumu Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Kavumu Sector? June to September
- What is the P-code of Kavumu Sector? RW3506 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 57.0 km²
- P-code: RW3506
- District: Ngororero District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/ngororero/kavumu/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.