Rulindo District

Rulindo is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is MUGOTE (also known as REMERA).

Rulindo District
Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda
Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceNorthern
Capitalkinini
Area
  District566.7 km2 (218.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
  District360,144
  Density640/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
  Urban
38,110
  Rural
322,034

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.

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of Rulindo District

Sources

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

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