Rulindo District
Rulindo District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Northern |
| Capital | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 567 km2 (219 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 287,681 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Rulindo is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Tare (also known as Bushoki).
Geography[]
The district lies roughly halfway between Kigali and Ruhengeri, and is very mountainous, containing . 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 , Rwanda's leading manufacturer of passion fruit squash. Sector is home to the Sorwathe Tea Factory.
Sectors[]
Rulindo district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): , Burega, , Buyoga, , Cyungo, , , Masoro, Mbogo, Murambi, Ngoma, Ntarabana, Rukozo, Rusiga, Shyorongi and Tumba.
References[]
- "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
- Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
Categories:
- Northern Province, Rwanda
- Districts of Rwanda