Sector · Rusizi District
# Nkanka Sector

Nkanka Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rusizi District, Western Province. It had an estimated 18,394 people in 2023 on 20 km² (about 899 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 18,394 people (2023)
- 20.4 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Nkanka Sector?

Nkanka Sector had an estimated 18,394 people in 2023 — 4.1% of Rusizi District, 329th of 416 sectors. There are 1,148 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rusizi District figure of 1,057). Spread over 20 km², that is about 899 people per km², 67th of 416 sectors.

38.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Rusizi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.
- 0–4 2,474
- 5–9 2,219
- 10–14 2,366
- 15–19 1,955
- 20–24 1,618
- 25–29 1,121
- 30–34 1,188
- 35–39 1,089
- 40–44 840
- 45–49 854
- 50–54 698
- 55–59 643
- 60–64 498
- 65–69 405
- 70–74 221
- 75–79 123
- 80+ 82

Source: United States Census Bureau via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Nkanka Sector?

Nkanka Sector lies in Rusizi District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 3 other sectors: Bushenge Sector, Giheke Sector and Gihundwe Sector. By area it is the 386th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 2.2% of Rusizi District. The centre of Nkanka Sector is about 135 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.4087° S, 28.9384° E.

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Nkanka Sector
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Kigali
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Country calling code +250
- Languages Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Plug types Type C, E, G · 230 V
- Driving side Right

### Nearest airports
- Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe 6.8 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma 89 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:04, sunset around 18:03).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Weather in Nkanka Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rusizi District, the warmest month is Sep (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C). About 1,507 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (224 mm) and the driest Jul (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 137 |
| Feb | 20 | 125 |
| Mar | 19 | 178 |
| Apr | 19 | 176 |
| May | 18 | 108 |
| Jun | 18 | 50 |
| Jul | 18 | 29 |
| Aug | 19 | 65 |
| Sep | 20 | 106 |
| Oct | 19 | 157 |
| Nov | 19 | 224 |
| Dec | 19 | 152 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Quick answers
- Where is Nkanka Sector? In Rusizi District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Nkanka Sector? 18,394 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nkanka Sector? About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nkanka Sector? About 899 people per km²
- What borders Nkanka Sector? Bushenge Sector, Giheke Sector and Gihundwe Sector
- What time zone is Nkanka Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nkanka Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nkanka Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Nkanka Sector? May to September
- What is the P-code of Nkanka Sector? RW3612 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 20.4 km²
- P-code: RW3612
- District: Rusizi District

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