# Rugera Sector, Nyabihu District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/ Sector · Nyabihu District # Rugera Sector Rugera Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyabihu District, Western Province. It had an estimated **22,931 people** in 2023 on 41 km² (about 556 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 22,931people (2023) - 41.2km² - 6cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Rugera Sector? Rugera Sector had an estimated **22,931 people** in 2023 — 7.8% of Nyabihu District, 270th of 416 sectors. There are 1,131 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nyabihu District figure of 1,114). Spread over 41 km², that is about **556 people per km²**, 200th of 416 sectors. 42.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Nyabihu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,155** 5–9 ****3,582** 10–14 ****2,922** 15–19 ****2,023** 20–24 ****2,120** 25–29 ****1,668** 30–34 ****1,625** 35–39 ****1,552** 40–44 ****1,106** 45–49 ****852** 50–54 ****603** 55–59 ****574** 60–64 ****421** 65–69 ****337** 70–74 ****204** 75–79 ****112** 80+ ****75** 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 Rugera Sector? Rugera Sector lies in [Nyabihu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 5 other sectors: [Kintobo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/kintobo/), [Nkotsi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/northern-province/musanze/nkotsi/), [Rurembo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/), [Rusasa Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/northern-province/gakenke/rusasa/) and [Shyira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/shyira/). By area it is the 255th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.7% of [Nyabihu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/). The centre of Rugera Sector is about 61 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6311° S, 29.6117° 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: Rugera 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 - Kisoro Airport (KXO) · Kisoro40 km - Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma42 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 06:00, 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 Rugera Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gakoro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/gakoro/) 4.6 6 0 [Marangara](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/marangara/) 8.1 7 0 [Nyagahondo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/nyagahondo/) 7.0 4 0 [Nyarutembe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/nyarutembe/) 6.7 7 0 [Rurembo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/rurembo/) 6.9 10 0 [Tyazo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/tyazo/) 8.0 10 1 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 Rugera Sector Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Rugera Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,500 m and 2,430 m above sea level (median 1,997 m). - Buhanga - Bukango - Burumbo - Bwumbo - Cyandago - Cyasenge - Gahama - Gashyushya - Gasiza - Gihuli - Gikazi - Gitega - Gitumba - Gitwa - Jali - Kabogo - Karambi - Karambo - Kavumu - Kigugu - Kirebe - Marangara - Mbizi - Muduha - Mukirangwe - Murama - Musenyi - Mwambi - Nganzo - Ngororero - Nyabitare - Nyakarungera - Nyakigezi - Nyamutera - Nyamyumba - Nyarutembe - Rubona - Rugando - Rugera - Ruhombo - Rwozamenyo - Taba - Tubungo 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 Rugera Sector Named natural and historic features inside Rugera Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Gaseke - Giciye - Gieye - Kazihira - Kizuka - Muhare - Murambi - Nyagabondo - Nyamukongoro - Nyamutera - Nyarutembe ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Ninda · 2,059 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 Rugera Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyabihu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C), after allowing for this place being about 312 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,693 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (218 mm) and the driest Jul (45 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 126 Feb 20 127 Mar 20 206 Apr 20 183 May 19 142 Jun 19 74 Jul 19 45 Aug 19 91 Sep 20 139 Oct 19 190 Nov 19 218 Dec 19 153 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rugera Sector Places mapped inside Rugera 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 Rugera Sector?In Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Rugera Sector?22,931 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Rugera Sector?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Rugera Sector?About 556 people per km² - What borders Rugera Sector?Kintobo Sector, Nkotsi Sector, Rurembo Sector, Rusasa Sector and Shyira Sector - What time zone is Rugera Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Rugera Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Rugera Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rugera Sector?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rugera Sector?Settlements lie between 1,500 m and 2,430 m - What is the highest point in Rugera Sector?Ninda (2,059 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Rugera Sector?June to August - How many hospitals are in Rugera Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Rugera Sector?RW3410 (OCHA common operational dataset)