Gitega (Rwanda)
Gitega | |
|---|---|
Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 1°57′21″S 30°3′18″E / 1.95583°S 30.05500°E | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Provinces | City of Kigali |
| Districts | Nyarugenge |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.174 km2 (0.453 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,477 m (4,846 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 26,668 |
| • Density | 22,721/km2 (58,850/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
Gitega is a sector (umurenge) in the Nyarugenge District of Kigali, Rwanda. It is located in the southwest part of the city of Kigali.
Geography
Its western border is shaped by an unnamed tributary of the Nyabugogo River, a tributary of the Nyabarongo River.[1] It has an elevation of 1477 meters.[2]
Demographics
In 2012, Its population was 28,728 inhabitants, and had a gender ratio of 14,989 males to 13,739 females.[3]
According to the 2022 census, the sector had a total population of 26,668 inhabitants. These are its Gender demographics:[4]
- Males 13,699
- Females 12,969
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority hypothesised that the high male-to-female ratio was due to a tendency for men to migrate to the city in search of work outside the agricultural sector, while their wives remained in a rural home.[5]
As of 2022 it had a 100% Urban rate. It is quite young with 26.8% of the population being under 15 and 71.5% of the population being younger than 65 and older than 15. Only 1.7% of the population is older than 64.[6] It is as of 2022, the densest sector in Rwanda.[7]
Culture
It is home to the Kandt House Museum which is a nature history and history museum.[8]
Transportation
The KN 2 AV runs through the eastern border with the Nyarugenge Sector.[9]
Sectors
Nyarugenge District is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge and Rwezamenyo.[10]
Cells
The sector is divided into the following cells: Akabahizi, Akabeza, Gacyamo, Kigarama, Kinyange, and Kora.[11]
Education
The Kimisagara District is home to the Cyahafi High School, and the EP Gitega kindergarten.[12]
References
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "Gitega (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Archived from the original on 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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- ^ "na.unep.net" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
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- ^ "Kandt House Museum". Commonwealth Walkway. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "nyarugenge.gov.rw".
- ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-12-25.