# Nyamyumba Sector, Rubavu District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/ Sector · Rubavu District # Nyamyumba Sector Nyamyumba Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rubavu District, Western Province. It had an estimated **46,880 people** in 2023 on 23 km² (about 2,007 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 46,880people (2023) - 23.4km² - 6cells - 21mapped services ## How many people live in Nyamyumba Sector? Nyamyumba Sector had an estimated **46,880 people** in 2023 — 8.2% of Rubavu District, 56th of 416 sectors. There are 1,042 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rubavu District figure of 1,031). Spread over 23 km², that is about **2,007 people per km²**, 30th of 416 sectors. 41.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Rubavu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,613** 5–9 ****6,741** 10–14 ****5,975** 15–19 ****5,379** 20–24 ****4,460** 25–29 ****3,604** 30–34 ****3,427** 35–39 ****2,946** 40–44 ****2,078** 45–49 ****1,618** 50–54 ****1,185** 55–59 ****1,003** 60–64 ****798** 65–69 ****497** 70–74 ****278** 75–79 ****172** 80+ ****106** 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 Nyamyumba Sector? Nyamyumba 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 5 other sectors: [Gisenyi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/gisenyi/), [Kivumu Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/kivumu/), [Nyabirasi Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/nyabirasi/), [Nyundo Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyundo/) and [Rugerero Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/rugerero/). By area it is the 374th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 6.9% of [Rubavu District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/). The centre of Nyamyumba Sector is about 88 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.7398° S, 29.2919° 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). ## Things to see in and around Nyamyumba Sector OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Nyamyumba Sector: 2 attractions. - Hot springs · attraction - Start of the Congo Nile Trail · attraction Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Nyamyumba 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) · Goma10 km - Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe91 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 06:02, 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 Nyamyumba Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Burushya](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/burushya/) 3.3 5 0 [Busoro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/busoro/) 4.6 7 1 [Kinigi](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/kinigi/) 5.0 5 0 [Kiraga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/kiraga/) 3.2 4 3 [Munanira](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/munanira/) 3.6 7 0 [Rubona](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rubavu/nyamyumba/rubona/) 3.8 7 17 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 Nyamyumba Sector Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Nyamyumba Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,469 m and 1,845 m above sea level (median 1,620 m). - Bugasha - Bugoma - Buhanga - Buhogo - Bulima - Bunyago - Bunyoni - Bureke - Burevu - Bushagi - Busoro - Buvano - Bwitereke - Gatyazo - Ishusho - Kabakora - Kaberamo - Kabuyekera - Kamugongo - Karambi - Keya - Kiguli - Kinigi - Kiraga - Kusumba - Muhingo - Munanira - Mutembe - Ntereti - Nyamyumba - Rambo - Rubona - Rucantege - Rugerero - Rushagara 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 Nyamyumba Sector Named natural and historic features inside Nyamyumba Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Burehe - Nyamwenda - Nyangilimbiri 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 Nyamyumba Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Rubavu District, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C), after allowing for this place being about 319 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 Nyamyumba Sector Places mapped inside Nyamyumba Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Hotels18 - Restaurants2 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 Nyamyumba Sector?In Rubavu District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Nyamyumba Sector?46,880 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Nyamyumba Sector?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Nyamyumba Sector?About 2,007 people per km² - What borders Nyamyumba Sector?Gisenyi Sector, Kivumu Sector, Nyabirasi Sector, Nyundo Sector and Rugerero Sector - What is there to see in Nyamyumba Sector?Hot springs, Start of the Congo Nile Trail - What time zone is Nyamyumba Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nyamyumba Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Nyamyumba Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nyamyumba Sector?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nyamyumba Sector?Settlements lie between 1,469 m and 1,845 m - What is the best time to visit Nyamyumba Sector?June to August - How many hospitals are in Nyamyumba Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nyamyumba Sector?RW3309 (OCHA common operational dataset)