Kirehe District
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Kirehe District | |
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![]() Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda | |
Country | Rwanda |
Province | Eastern |
Capital | Kirehe |
Area | |
• Total | 1,192 km2 (460 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 340,638 |
• Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Kirehe is a district (akarere) in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Kirehe town (which is usually known as Rusumo, being the major settlement of the former Rusumo district).
Geography
[edit]The district comprises areas in the far south-eastern corner of Rwanda, bordering Tanzania and Burundi. Its most noteworthy feature is Rusumo Falls, the waterfall on the Kagera River, which has been key to Rwandan history.
Climate
[edit]The district is characterized by savanna, acacia trees and few natural forests, these and the existence of the Kagera River contributes to a temperate climate in the region.[1]
Sectors
[edit]Kirehe district is divided into 12 sectors (imirenge): Gahara, Gatore, Kigarama, Kigina, Kirehe, Mahama, Mpanga, Musaza, Mushikiri, Nasho, Nyamugari, Nyarubuye.
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External links
[edit]- ^ "Kirehe one among districts characterized by high temperatures". www.ibidukikije.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2012.