Sector · Ngororero District
# Sovu Sector

Sovu Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Ngororero District, Western Province. It had an estimated 31,039 people in 2023 on 55 km² (about 567 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 31,039 people (2023)
- 54.7 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Sovu Sector?

Sovu Sector had an estimated 31,039 people in 2023 — 8.6% of Ngororero District, 155th of 416 sectors. There are 1,127 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ngororero District figure of 1,134). Spread over 55 km², that is about 567 people per km², 192nd of 416 sectors.

44.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Ngororero District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,632
- 5–9 4,655
- 10–14 4,356
- 15–19 3,345
- 20–24 2,805
- 25–29 2,310
- 30–34 2,016
- 35–39 1,832
- 40–44 1,343
- 45–49 1,096
- 50–54 739
- 55–59 689
- 60–64 450
- 65–69 334
- 70–74 221
- 75–79 107
- 80+ 109

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

## Where is Sovu Sector?

Sovu Sector lies in Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 5 other sectors: Bwira Sector, Kageyo Sector, Kavumu Sector, Muhororo Sector and Rusebeya Sector. By area it is the 151st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 8.1% of Ngororero District. The centre of Sovu Sector is about 58 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9200° S, 29.5348° E.

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

## Know before you go: Sovu 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 43 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 67 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 Sovu 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 Sovu Sector? In Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Sovu Sector? 31,039 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sovu Sector? About 18 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sovu Sector? About 567 people per km²
- What borders Sovu Sector? Bwira Sector, Kageyo Sector, Kavumu Sector, Muhororo Sector and Rusebeya Sector
- What time zone is Sovu Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Sovu Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Sovu Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Sovu Sector? June to September
- What is the P-code of Sovu Sector? RW3513 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 54.7 km²
- P-code: RW3513
- District: Ngororero District

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