Nyarugenge

Sector in Rwanda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nyarugenge is a sector (umurenge) located in Nyarugenge District, City of Kigali, Rwanda.

CountryRwanda
Elevation
1,471 m (4,826 ft)
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Nyarugenge Sector
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Shown within the City of Kigali and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceCity of Kigali
DistrictNyarugenge District
SectorNyarugenge Sector
Area
  Total
4.627 km2 (1.786 sq mi)
Elevation
1,471 m (4,826 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total
16,665
  Density3,602/km2 (9,330/sq mi)
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Location

It is located in the southwest part of the city of Kigali. The coordinates of Nyarugenge Sector are:1°58'02.0"S, 30°03'20.0"E (Latitude:-1.967222; Longitude:30.055556).[1]

Demographics

According to the 2022 census, it has a population of 16,665, down from 21,302 in 2012.[2]

Overview

It is primarily a commercial sector, with plenty of businesses located there.[3] AB Bank Rwanda, a microfinance bank maintains a branch in the sector.[4] In March 2018, Commercial Bank of Africa (Rwanda) established a branch in this area.[5]

Nyarugenge District

Nyarugenge District is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge, and Rwezamenyo.

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