Nyamagabe District
Nyamagabe District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Southern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Southern |
| Capital | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,090 km2 (420 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 341,491 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
Nyamagabe is a district (akarere) in Southern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is .
Geography, flora and fauna[]
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[]
Nyamagabe district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Buruhukiro, Cyanika, Gatare, Kaduha, Kamegeli, Kibirizi, Kibumbwe, Kitabi, Mbazi, Mugano, Musange, Musebeya, Mushubi, Nkomane, Gasaka, Tare and Uwinkingi.
Kigeme refugee camp[]
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.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Rwanda Commits to Ending GBV in Refugee Camps". Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
- Inzego.doc[permanent dead link] — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
- Districts of Rwanda
- Refugee camps in Rwanda