Rubavu District

Rubavu is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Gisenyi, Rwanda's biggest beach resort and border city.

Rubavu District
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceWestern
CapitalGisenyi
Area
  Total388 km2 (150 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total403,662
  Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
A teenage boy diving off boat to swim in Kivu Lake in Rubavu District, Rwanda. Emmanuel Kwizera

Geography

The district lies on the shores of Lake Kivu, around the city of Gisenyi, and just across the border from the Congolese city of Goma. It is also close to Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano.

Sectors

Rubavu district is divided into 12 sectors (imirenge): Bugeshi, Busasamana, Cyanzarwe, Gisenyi, Kanama, Kanzenze, Mudende, Nyakiliba, Nyamyumba, Nyundo, Rubavu and Rugerero. we

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References

  • "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
  • Inzego.doc Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.

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