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Nyamagabe District

Coordinates: 2°24′S 29°28′E / 2.400°S 29.467°E / -2.400; 29.467
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Nyamagabe District
Shown within Southern Province and Rwanda
Shown within Southern Province and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceSouthern
CapitalGasaka
Area
 • District1,090 km2 (420 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • District371,501
 • Density340/km2 (880/sq mi)
 • Urban
40,592
 • Rural
330,909

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

Geography, flora and fauna

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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

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

Kigeme refugee camp

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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.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Nyamagabe District
  2. ^ "Rwanda Commits to Ending GBV in Refugee Camps". Retrieved 2014-06-09.

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