# Mushubati Sector, Rutsiro District – Population, Cells & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/

Sector · Rutsiro District 

# Mushubati Sector

Mushubati Sector is a sector of Rwanda in Rutsiro District, Western Province. It had an estimated **30,758 people** in 2023 on 52 km² (about 590 per km²). It is divided into 4 cells. 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30,758people (2023)
- 52.2km²
- 4cells
- 7mapped services

## How many people live in Mushubati Sector?

Mushubati Sector had an estimated **30,758 people** in 2023 — 8.4% of Rutsiro District, 156th of 416 sectors. There are 1,106 women for every 1,000 men (above the Rutsiro District figure of 1,079). Spread over 52 km², that is about **590 people per km²**, 175th of 416 sectors.

41.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% 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 79 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,016**

5–9 ****4,398**

10–14 ****4,213**

15–19 ****3,374**

20–24 ****2,602**

25–29 ****2,236**

30–34 ****2,337**

35–39 ****2,109**

40–44 ****1,404**

45–49 ****1,011**

50–54 ****864**

55–59 ****711**

60–64 ****514**

65–69 ****439**

70–74 ****287**

75–79 ****132**

80+ ****111**

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 Mushubati Sector?

Mushubati 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 5 other sectors: [Gihango Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/gihango/), [Manihira Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/manihira/), [Mukura Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mukura/), [Rubengera Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/karongi/rubengera/) and [Rusebeya Sector](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/rusebeya/). By area it is the 176th largest of 416 sectors in Rwanda. It covers 7.9% of [Rutsiro District](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/). The centre of Mushubati Sector is about 72 km in a straight line from Kigali, the capital. The centre point is at 1.9938° S, 29.4147° 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 Mushubati Sector

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mushubati Sector: 1 viewpoint.

- Lake Kivu Viewpoint (2026m) · viewpoint

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: Mushubati 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) · Goma41 km
- Kamembe Airport (KME) · Kamembe77 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 06:02, 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 Mushubati Sector

Cell Area km² Localities Services 

[Bumba](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/bumba/) 10 8 2 

[Cyarusera](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/cyarusera/) 8.0 6 3 

[Gitwa](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/gitwa/) 18 7 2 

[Mageragere](https://wherepedia.org/rwanda/western-province/rutsiro/mushubati/mageragere/) 6.6 5 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 Mushubati Sector

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Mushubati Sector. Settlements here lie between about 1,495 m and 2,410 m above sea level (median 1,757 m).

- Bisyo
- Buhinga
- Bumba
- Gafumba
- Gakoma
- Karambira
- Kibali
- Kigwa
- Kunini
- Mahinira Center
- Mataba
- Mubuga
- Mugera
- Musaho
- Mushubati
- Nyabugoro
- Nyagatovu
- Nyakabande
- Nyakabuye
- Rububa
- Ruhinga
- Rukanka
- Rukaragata
- Rushikili
- Rutungura
- Tangabo

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 Mushubati Sector

Named natural and historic features inside Mushubati Sector, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Cyogo
- Gahama
- Gaseke
- Gashanga
- Gasumo
- Gatare
- Gatare
- Karubariro
- Kinyempanda
- Mitongano
- Muregeya
- Ntaruka

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 Mushubati Sector and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rutsiro District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (20 °C), after allowing for this place being about 194 m lower 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 22 126 

Feb 22 132 

Mar 22 191 

Apr 21 191 

May 21 141 

Jun 20 61 

Jul 20 38 

Aug 21 80 

Sep 22 118 

Oct 22 164 

Nov 21 196 

Dec 21 149 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mushubati Sector

Places mapped inside Mushubati Sector in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Hotels1
- Schools4

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 Mushubati Sector?In Rutsiro District, Western Province, Rwanda
- What is the population of Mushubati Sector?30,758 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mushubati Sector?About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mushubati Sector?About 590 people per km²
- What borders Mushubati Sector?Gihango Sector, Manihira Sector, Mukura Sector, Rubengera Sector and Rusebeya Sector
- What is there to see in Mushubati Sector?Lake Kivu Viewpoint (2026m)
- What time zone is Mushubati Sector in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mushubati Sector?Franc (RWF)
- What language is spoken in Mushubati Sector?Kinyarwanda, English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mushubati Sector?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mushubati Sector?Settlements lie between 1,495 m and 2,410 m
- What is the best time to visit Mushubati Sector?June to September
- How many hospitals are in Mushubati Sector?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mushubati Sector?RW3210 (OCHA common operational dataset)