# Rurembo Sector, Nyabihu District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/ Sector · Nyabihu District # Rurembo Sector Rurembo Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Nyabihu District, Western Province. It had an estimated **21,651 people** in 2023 on 40 km² (about 545 per km²). It is divided into 5 cells. 30 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 21,651people (2023) - 39.8km² - 5cells ## How many people live in Rurembo Sector? Rurembo Sector had an estimated **21,651 people** in 2023 — 7.4% of Nyabihu District, 287th of 416 sectors. There are 1,110 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nyabihu District figure of 1,114). Spread over 40 km², that is about **545 people per km²**, 211th of 416 sectors. 42.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 84 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,971** 5–9 ****3,170** 10–14 ****2,994** 15–19 ****2,409** 20–24 ****2,078** 25–29 ****1,567** 30–34 ****1,374** 35–39 ****1,202** 40–44 ****922** 45–49 ****734** 50–54 ****540** 55–59 ****535** 60–64 ****422** 65–69 ****350** 70–74 ****202** 75–79 ****97** 80+ ****84** 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 Rurembo Sector? Rurembo 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 6 other sectors: [Jomba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/jomba/), [Karago Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/karago/), [Kintobo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/kintobo/), [Rambura Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rambura/), [Rugera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rugera/) and [Shyira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/shyira/). By area it is the 268th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.4% of [Nyabihu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/). The centre of Rurembo Sector is about 62 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6551° S, 29.5833° 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: Rurembo 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) · Goma38 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali71 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 Rurembo Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gahondo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/gahondo/) 6.8 8 0 [Gitega](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/gitega/) 5.4 6 0 [Kirimbogo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/kirimbogo/) 7.3 4 0 [Mwana](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/mwana/) 4.8 5 0 [Rwaza](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rurembo/rwaza/) 7.7 7 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 Rurembo Sector Open gazetteers list **30 villages, towns and localities** in Rurembo Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,908 m and 2,429 m above sea level (median 2,250 m). - Burambo - Busenge - Cyanika - Gitega - Kabahimba - Kabari - Kabitozi - Kagano - Kageli - Karambo - Kazenzo - Kazigo - Kigusa - Kilinga - Kinaba - Mburabuturo - Muhungwe - Mupfundo - Murama - Murungu - Mwana - Nganzo - Nyagahangara - Nyamiyaga - Rubyinira - Rugarambiro - Rugendabali - Rurambo - Rwantare - Tubuye 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 Rurembo Sector Named natural and historic features inside Rurembo Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams. - Basera - Buranga - Gafunzo - Kigusa - Mubayu - Mutama - Mwana - Ndorwa - Nyabugusa - Nyarukangaga - Nyarukaranka - Rwaza 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 Rurembo Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nyabihu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C). 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 17 126 Feb 18 127 Mar 18 206 Apr 18 183 May 17 142 Jun 17 74 Jul 17 45 Aug 17 91 Sep 18 139 Oct 17 190 Nov 17 218 Dec 17 153 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Rurembo Sector?In Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Rurembo Sector?21,651 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Rurembo Sector?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Rurembo Sector?About 545 people per km² - What borders Rurembo Sector?Jomba Sector, Karago Sector, Kintobo Sector, Rambura Sector, Rugera Sector and Shyira Sector - What time zone is Rurembo Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Rurembo Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Rurembo Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rurembo Sector?30 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rurembo Sector?Settlements lie between 1,908 m and 2,429 m - What is the best time to visit Rurembo Sector?June to August - What is the P-code of Rurembo Sector?RW3411 (OCHA common operational dataset)