Rulindo District

District in Rwanda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rulindo is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda.[2] Its capital is Tare.

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Rulindo District
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CountryRwanda
ProvinceNorthern
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Area
  District
566.7 km2 (218.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
  District
360,144
  Density635.5/km2 (1,646/sq mi)
  Urban
38,110
  Rural
322,034
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Geography

The district lies roughly halfway between Kigali and Ruhengeri, and is very mountainous, containing Mount Kabuye. Its principal town, Tare (more commonly known as Nyirangarama), serves as a rest and refreshment stop for most long distance bus services between Kigali and Gisenyi and Goma.

Economy

A farmer in Rulindo

Rulindo district is home to Agashya, Rwanda's leading manufacturer of passion fruit squash. Kinihira Sector is home to the Sorwathe Tea Factory.

Sectors

Rulindo district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Base, Burega, Bushoki, Buyoga, Cyinzuzi, Cyungo, Kinihira, Kisaro, Masoro, Mbogo, Murambi, Ngoma, Ntarabana, Rukozo, Rusiga, Shyorongi and Tumba.[3]

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