Sector · Rusizi District
# Nkungu Sector

Nkungu Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rusizi District, Western Province. It had an estimated 21,515 people in 2023 on 38 km² (about 562 per km²). It is divided into 0 cells.
- 21,515 people (2023)
- 38.3 km²
- 0 cells

## How many people live in Nkungu Sector?

Nkungu Sector had an estimated 21,515 people in 2023 — 4.8% of Rusizi District, 289th of 416 sectors. There are 1,110 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rusizi District figure of 1,057). Spread over 38 km², that is about 562 people per km², 194th of 416 sectors.

37.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Rusizi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.
- 0–4 2,591
- 5–9 2,507
- 10–14 3,039
- 15–19 2,633
- 20–24 1,880
- 25–29 1,357
- 30–34 1,430
- 35–39 1,262
- 40–44 1,052
- 45–49 950
- 50–54 686
- 55–59 756
- 60–64 583
- 65–69 380
- 70–74 201
- 75–79 115
- 80+ 93

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

## Where is Nkungu Sector?

Nkungu Sector lies in Rusizi District, Western Province, Rwanda. It borders 9 other sectors: Gashonga Sector, Giheke Sector, Gihundwe Sector, Gitambi Sector, Karengera Sector, Mururu Sector, Nyakabuye Sector, Nyakarenzo Sector and Ruharambuga Sector. By area it is the 277th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 4.2% of Rusizi District. The centre of Nkungu Sector is about 135 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.5307° S, 28.9883° E.

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

## Know before you go: Nkungu 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 12 km
- Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) · Bujumbura 96 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 Nkungu 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 Nkungu Sector? In Rusizi District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Nkungu Sector? 21,515 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nkungu Sector? About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nkungu Sector? About 562 people per km²
- What borders Nkungu Sector? Gashonga Sector, Giheke Sector, Gihundwe Sector, Gitambi Sector, Karengera Sector, Mururu Sector, Nyakabuye Sector, Nyakarenzo Sector and Ruharambuga Sector
- What time zone is Nkungu Sector in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nkungu Sector? Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Nkungu Sector? Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Nkungu Sector? May to September
- What is the P-code of Nkungu Sector? RW3614 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sector
- Area: 38.3 km²
- P-code: RW3614
- District: Rusizi District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rusizi/nkungu/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.