# Manihira Sector, Rutsiro District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/manihira/ Sector · Rutsiro District # Manihira Sector Manihira Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rutsiro District, Western Province. It had an estimated **18,016 people** in 2023 on 37 km² (about 487 per km²). It is divided into 3 cells. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 18,016people (2023) - 37.0km² - 3cells - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Manihira Sector? Manihira Sector had an estimated **18,016 people** in 2023 — 4.9% of Rutsiro District, 334th of 416 sectors. There are 1,110 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rutsiro District figure of 1,079). Spread over 37 km², that is about **487 people per km²**, 259th of 416 sectors. 42.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Rutsiro District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 82 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,340** 5–9 ****2,628** 10–14 ****2,612** 15–19 ****2,107** 20–24 ****1,693** 25–29 ****1,395** 30–34 ****1,215** 35–39 ****1,148** 40–44 ****785** 45–49 ****530** 50–54 ****440** 55–59 ****337** 60–64 ****258** 65–69 ****257** 70–74 ****161** 75–79 ****56** 80+ ****54** 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 Manihira Sector? Manihira Sector lies in [Rutsiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/), [Rwanda](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/). It borders 4 other sectors: [Gihango Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/gihango/), [Murunda Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/murunda/), [Mushubati Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/) and [Rusebeya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/rusebeya/). By area it is the 291st largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 5.6% of [Rutsiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/). The centre of Manihira Sector is about 69 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9381° S, 29.4349° 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: Manihira 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) · Goma37 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali78 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 18:02). 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 Manihira Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Haniro](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/manihira/haniro/) 12 4 1 [Muyira](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/manihira/muyira/) 13 6 1 [Tangabo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/manihira/tangabo/) 12 2 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 Manihira Sector Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Manihira Sector. Settlements here lie between about 2,090 m and 2,717 m above sea level (median 2,484 m). - Birambo - Giseke - Haniro - Kagano - Manihira - Muyira - Nyakarambi - Rufungo - Rusheshi - Rutangaza - Rwamiko 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 Manihira Sector Named natural and historic features inside Manihira Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Kagugu - Kaziramihunda - Kirenge - Mugebeshi - Nyarushogwe ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Mount Kwiruhelo · 2,705 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 Manihira Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Rutsiro District, the warmest month is Feb (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jun (16 °C), after allowing for this place being about 533 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,586 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (196 mm) and the driest Jul (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 17 126 Feb 17 132 Mar 17 191 Apr 16 191 May 16 141 Jun 16 61 Jul 16 38 Aug 17 80 Sep 17 118 Oct 17 164 Nov 16 196 Dec 17 149 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Manihira Sector Places mapped inside Manihira Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Schools1 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 Manihira Sector?In Rutsiro District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Manihira Sector?18,016 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Manihira Sector?About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Manihira Sector?About 487 people per km² - What borders Manihira Sector?Gihango Sector, Murunda Sector, Mushubati Sector and Rusebeya Sector - What time zone is Manihira Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Manihira Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Manihira Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Manihira Sector?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Manihira Sector?Settlements lie between 2,090 m and 2,717 m - What is the highest point in Manihira Sector?Mount Kwiruhelo (2,705 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Manihira Sector?June to September - How many hospitals are in Manihira Sector?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Manihira Sector?RW3205 (OCHA common operational dataset)