Nyamagabe District

Nyamagabe District
District

Shown within Southern Province and Rwanda
Country Rwanda
Province Southern
Capital Gasaka
Area
 • Total 1,090 km2 (420 sq mi)
Population (2012 census)
 • Total 341,491
 • Density 310/km2 (810/sq mi)

Nyamagabe is a district (akarere) in Southern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Gasaka.

Geography, flora and fauna

The district lies between Butare and Cyangugu in the south-west of Rwanda, and contains much of the former Gikongoro Province, which was disbanded in 2006. It also contains the eastern half of Nyungwe Forest, a popular tourist destination, being one of the last remaining forest areas of Rwanda and home to chimpanzees and many other species of primate.

Sectors

Nyamagabe district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Buruhukiro, Cyanika, Gatare, Kaduha, Kamegeli, Kibirizi, Kibumbwe, Kitabi, Mbazi, Mugano, Musange, Musebeya, Mushubi, Nkomane, Gasaka, Tare and Uwinkingi.

Kigeme refugee camp

The Kigeme refugee camp is located in the district. A Turi Kumwe Centre, housing "a Police post as well as migration and camp management offices" was opened in the camp in 2014.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Rwanda Commits to Ending GBV in Refugee Camps". Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  • "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
  • Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.

Coordinates: 2°24′S 29°28′E / 2.400°S 29.467°E / -2.400; 29.467

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