# Nyakiriba Sector, Rubavu District – Population, Cells & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyakiriba/

Sector · Rubavu District 

# Nyakiriba Sector

Nyakiriba Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rubavu District, Western Province. It had an estimated **34,300 people** in 2023 on 22 km² (about 1,565 per km²). It is divided into 4 cells. 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34,300people (2023)
- 21.9km²
- 4cells
- 2mapped services

## How many people live in Nyakiriba Sector?

Nyakiriba Sector had an estimated **34,300 people** in 2023 — 6.0% of Rubavu District, 122nd of 416 sectors. There are 799 women for every 1,000 men (below the Rubavu District figure of 1,031). Spread over 22 km², that is about **1,565 people per km²**, 40th of 416 sectors.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 19 across Rubavu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,404**

5–9 ****4,308**

10–14 ****3,855**

15–19 ****3,156**

20–24 ****3,067**

25–29 ****2,615**

30–34 ****2,757**

35–39 ****2,645**

40–44 ****1,995**

45–49 ****1,675**

50–54 ****1,122**

55–59 ****960**

60–64 ****769**

65–69 ****485**

70–74 ****290**

75–79 ****116**

80+ ****81**

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 Nyakiriba Sector?

Nyakiriba 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 6 other sectors: [Cyanzarwe Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/cyanzarwe/), [Kanama Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanama/), [Kanzenze Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/kanzenze/), [Nyundo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyundo/), [Rubavu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/rubavu/) and [Rugerero Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/rugerero/). By area it is the 380th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 6.5% of [Rubavu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/). The centre of Nyakiriba Sector is about 84 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.6726° S, 29.3544° 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: Nyakiriba 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) · Goma13 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali93 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 Nyakiriba Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Bisizi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyakiriba/bisizi/) 7.9 8 0 

[Gikombe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyakiriba/gikombe/) 7.1 6 0 

[Kanyefurwe](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyakiriba/kanyefurwe/) 1.1 3 2 

[Nyarushyamba](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyakiriba/nyarushyamba/) 5.8 8 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 Nyakiriba Sector

Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Nyakiriba Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,865 m and 2,290 m above sea level (median 1,957 m).

- Bazirete
- Bazirette
- Bisizi
- Gahilikiro
- Gasave
- Gashunguru
- Gikombe
- Gisunyu
- Kakigoro
- Kanama
- Karago
- Kasebonyeri
- Kayove
- Kibuye
- Kingoma
- Kinyafurwe
- Mahoko
- Mahoko-Centre
- Mutura
- Mwuba
- Nyakiliba
- Nyarushyamba
- Ruhangiro
- Runaba
- Ruvuzananga

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 Nyakiriba Sector

Named natural and historic features inside Nyakiriba Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Kamirantama · 2,490 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 Nyakiriba Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rubavu 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nyakiriba Sector

Places mapped inside Nyakiriba Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Schools1
- 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 Nyakiriba Sector?In Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Nyakiriba Sector?34,300 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nyakiriba Sector?About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nyakiriba Sector?About 1,565 people per km²
- What borders Nyakiriba Sector?Cyanzarwe Sector, Kanama Sector, Kanzenze Sector, Nyundo Sector, Rubavu Sector and Rugerero Sector
- What time zone is Nyakiriba Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nyakiriba Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nyakiriba Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyakiriba Sector?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nyakiriba Sector?Settlements lie between 1,865 m and 2,290 m
- What is the highest point in Nyakiriba Sector?Kamirantama (2,490 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nyakiriba Sector?June to August
- What is the P-code of Nyakiriba Sector?RW3308 (OCHA common operational dataset)