# Kanama Sector, Rubavu District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/ Sector · Rubavu District # Kanama Sector Kanama Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rubavu District, Western Province. It had an estimated **40,922 people** in 2023 on 43 km² (about 953 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 40,922people (2023) - 43.0km² - 6cells - 4mapped services ## How many people live in Kanama Sector? Kanama Sector had an estimated **40,922 people** in 2023 — 7.1% of Rubavu District, 89th of 416 sectors. There are 1,112 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rubavu District figure of 1,031). Spread over 43 km², that is about **953 people per km²**, 62nd of 416 sectors. 43.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% 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 84 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,280** 5–9 ****5,966** 10–14 ****5,514** 15–19 ****4,519** 20–24 ****3,902** 25–29 ****3,111** 30–34 ****2,868** 35–39 ****2,431** 40–44 ****1,867** 45–49 ****1,354** 50–54 ****851** 55–59 ****774** 60–64 ****577** 65–69 ****444** 70–74 ****277** 75–79 ****97** 80+ ****90** 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 Kanama Sector? Kanama 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 8 other sectors: [Bigogwe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/bigogwe/), [Kanzenze Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanzenze/), [Muringa Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/muringa/), [Nyabirasi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/nyabirasi/), [Nyakiriba Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyakiriba/), [Nyundo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyundo/), [Rambura Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/nyabihu/rambura/) and [Rugerero Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/rugerero/). By area it is the 245th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 12.7% of [Rubavu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/). The centre of Kanama Sector is about 79 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.7081° S, 29.3896° 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: Kanama 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) · Goma17 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali88 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 18:03). 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 Kanama Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Kamuhoza](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/kamuhoza/) 5.1 3 0 [Karambo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/karambo/) 7.3 1 0 [Mahoko](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/mahoko/) 2.5 1 4 [Musabike](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/musabike/) 3.5 2 0 [Rusongati](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/rusongati/) 6.1 4 0 [Yungwe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/yungwe/) 13 4 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 Kanama Sector Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Kanama Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,885 m and 2,666 m above sea level (median 2,131 m). - Bwikurure - Gitwa - Kabingo - Kagano - Maliba - Mashoza - Murambi - Nyabitunda - Nyagasozi - Nyakibande - Nyanshundura - Rukoro - Rusongati - Rwankomo - Yungwe 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 Kanama Sector Named natural and historic features inside Kanama Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams. - Bihongora - Bikore - Kabere - Kagera - Karambo - Ntongoshori - Nyamigogo - Shyababanga - Yungwe ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Murambi 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 Kanama 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 (15 °C), after allowing for this place being about 192 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 15 74 Jul 15 45 Aug 16 91 Sep 16 139 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 Kanama Sector Places mapped inside Kanama Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Pharmacies1 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 Kanama Sector?In Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Kanama Sector?40,922 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Kanama Sector?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Kanama Sector?About 953 people per km² - What borders Kanama Sector?Bigogwe Sector, Kanzenze Sector, Muringa Sector, Nyabirasi Sector, Nyakiriba Sector, Nyundo Sector, Rambura Sector and Rugerero Sector - What time zone is Kanama Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kanama Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Kanama Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kanama Sector?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kanama Sector?Settlements lie between 1,885 m and 2,666 m - What is the best time to visit Kanama Sector?June to August - How many hospitals are in Kanama Sector?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Kanama Sector?RW3305 (OCHA common operational dataset)