# Busasamana Sector, Rubavu District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/ Sector · Rubavu District # Busasamana Sector Busasamana Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rubavu District, Western Province. It had an estimated **43,768 people** in 2023 on 35 km² (about 1,244 per km²). It is divided into 7 cells. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 43,768people (2023) - 35.2km² - 7cells - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Busasamana Sector? Busasamana Sector had an estimated **43,768 people** in 2023 — 7.6% of Rubavu District, 67th of 416 sectors. There are 1,133 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rubavu District figure of 1,031). Spread over 35 km², that is about **1,244 people per km²**, 47th of 416 sectors. 43.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Rubavu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,316** 5–9 ****6,590** 10–14 ****6,124** 15–19 ****5,308** 20–24 ****4,266** 25–29 ****2,941** 30–34 ****2,834** 35–39 ****2,269** 40–44 ****1,854** 45–49 ****1,482** 50–54 ****1,051** 55–59 ****972** 60–64 ****716** 65–69 ****480** 70–74 ****326** 75–79 ****131** 80+ ****108** 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 Busasamana Sector? Busasamana Sector lies in [Rubavu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 4 other sectors: [Bugeshi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/bugeshi/), [Cyanzarwe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/cyanzarwe/), [Kanzenze Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanzenze/) and [Mudende Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/mudende/). By area it is the 301st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 10.4% of [Rubavu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/). The centre of Busasamana Sector is about 90 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.5823° S, 29.3386° 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: Busasamana 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) · Goma15 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali99 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 18:03). 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 Busasamana Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Gacurabwenge](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/gacurabwenge/) 5.8 10 0 [Gasiza](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/gasiza/) 6.8 5 0 [Gihonga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/gihonga/) 3.7 5 0 [Kageshi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/kageshi/) 7.8 11 0 [Makoro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/makoro/) 3.5 3 1 [Nyacyonga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/nyacyonga/) 2.4 4 0 [Rusura](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/busasamana/rusura/) 5.3 6 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 Busasamana Sector Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Busasamana Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,929 m and 2,245 m above sea level (median 2,095 m). - Bugambogambo - Bugarama - Buhenge - Buhengeri - Bukondjo - Bukumu - Bulengera - Bulenggia - Busanganya - Busasamana - Busumba - Bweza - Bwinihire - Cyanika - Gabiro - Gacurabwenge - Gahererezo - Gasenyi - Gasiza - Hanika - Kabagoyi - Kamuyenzi - Kantwali - Kanyabijumba - Kanyirabugoyi - Kanyirabukima - Karambi - Kingogo - Kinogo - Makoro - Masha - Mubona - Mufumba - Munamira - Munanira - Munege - Ngoro - Nyarusekera - Rubikiro - Rugarama - Ruhara - Rungu - Rwerere 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 Busasamana Sector Named natural and historic features inside Busasamana Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Nyarunebwe · 2,165 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 Busasamana Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Rubavu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jun (16 °C), after allowing for this place being about 156 m higher 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 16 126 Feb 17 127 Mar 17 206 Apr 16 183 May 16 142 Jun 16 74 Jul 16 45 Aug 16 91 Sep 17 139 Oct 16 190 Nov 16 218 Dec 16 153 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Busasamana Sector Places mapped inside Busasamana 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 Busasamana Sector?In Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Busasamana Sector?43,768 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Busasamana Sector?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Busasamana Sector?About 1,244 people per km² - What borders Busasamana Sector?Bugeshi Sector, Cyanzarwe Sector, Kanzenze Sector and Mudende Sector - What time zone is Busasamana Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Busasamana Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Busasamana Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Busasamana Sector?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Busasamana Sector?Settlements lie between 1,929 m and 2,245 m - What is the highest point in Busasamana Sector?Nyarunebwe (2,165 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Busasamana Sector?June to August - How many hospitals are in Busasamana Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Busasamana Sector?RW3302 (OCHA common operational dataset)