# Mukura Sector, Rutsiro District – Population, Cells & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/ Sector · Rutsiro District # Mukura Sector Mukura Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rutsiro District, Western Province. It had an estimated **40,991 people** in 2023 on 103 km² (about 397 per km²). It is divided into 6 cells. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 40,991people (2023) - 103km² - 6cells - 5mapped services ## How many people live in Mukura Sector? Mukura Sector had an estimated **40,991 people** in 2023 — 11.2% of Rutsiro District, 88th of 416 sectors. There are 1,134 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rutsiro District figure of 1,079). Spread over 103 km², that is about **397 people per km²**, 325th of 416 sectors. 41.7% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Rutsiro District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 81 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,460** 5–9 ****5,787** 10–14 ****5,844** 15–19 ****4,777** 20–24 ****3,500** 25–29 ****2,750** 30–34 ****2,674** 35–39 ****2,775** 40–44 ****1,958** 45–49 ****1,239** 50–54 ****1,180** 55–59 ****1,058** 60–64 ****782** 65–69 ****584** 70–74 ****324** 75–79 ****147** 80+ ****152** 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 Mukura Sector? Mukura 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 6 other sectors: [Mushubati Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/), [Ndaro Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/ngororero/ndaro/), [Nyange Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/ngororero/nyange/), [Rubengera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/rubengera/), [Rugabano Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/rugabano/) and [Rusebeya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/rusebeya/). By area it is the 28th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 15.6% of [Rutsiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/). The centre of Mukura Sector is about 64 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 2.0170° S, 29.4897° 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 Mukura Sector OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mukura Sector: 1 nature reserve. - Mukura Forest Reserve · nature reserve 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: Mukura 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) · Goma48 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali72 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 Mukura Sector Cell Area km² Localities Services [Kabuga](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/kabuga/) 4.1 4 0 [Kagano](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/kagano/) 18 7 0 [Kageyo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/kageyo/) 22 4 2 [Kagusa](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/kagusa/) 9.8 6 1 [Karambo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/karambo/) 15 4 0 [Mwendo](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/mwendo/) 34 10 2 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 Mukura Sector Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Mukura Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,647 m and 2,364 m above sea level (median 2,135 m). - Bandamiko - Bitenga - Bukeye - Cyumba - Gafu - Gakeri - Gako - Gasharu - Gihara - Kabahigi - Kagano - Kageyo - Kagombwa - Karambo - Kaseruzi - Kazenga - Kazizi - Kibavu - Kigeyo - Kisenge - Mataba - Miraramo - Mucaca - Muhindo - Mukura - Murambi - Mwendo - Ndaba - Nyarubande - Nyarusongati - Rambura - Rukeli - Rukoko - Sanzare 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 Mukura Sector Named natural and historic features inside Mukura Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Budacya - Byogo - Cyantabiro - Kadasomwa - Kondo - Ndaba - Nyamutukura - Rubayu ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Karbona · 2,584 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Mukura Natural Forest 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 Mukura Sector and the best time to visit Using the climate of Rutsiro District, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 184 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 19 126 Feb 20 132 Mar 19 191 Apr 19 191 May 18 141 Jun 18 61 Jul 18 38 Aug 19 80 Sep 19 118 Oct 19 164 Nov 19 196 Dec 19 149 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mukura Sector Places mapped inside Mukura Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Schools3 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 Mukura Sector?In Rutsiro District, Western Province, Rwanda - What is the population of Mukura Sector?40,991 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mukura Sector?About 19 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mukura Sector?About 397 people per km² - What borders Mukura Sector?Mushubati Sector, Ndaro Sector, Nyange Sector, Rubengera Sector, Rugabano Sector and Rusebeya Sector - What is there to see in Mukura Sector?Mukura Forest Reserve - What time zone is Mukura Sector in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mukura Sector?Franc (RWF) - What language is spoken in Mukura Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mukura Sector?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mukura Sector?Settlements lie between 1,647 m and 2,364 m - What is the highest point in Mukura Sector?Karbona (2,584 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mukura Sector?June to September - How many hospitals are in Mukura Sector?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Mukura Sector?RW3206 (OCHA common operational dataset)