Ngororero District
Ngororero District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Western Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Western |
| Capital | Ngororero |
| Area | |
| • District | 678.3 km2 (261.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • District | 367,955 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 18,142 |
| Website | http://www.ngororero.gov.rw/ |
Ngororero District is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is the town of Ngororero.
Location
The district is one of the Seven (7) districts that comprise Rwanda's Western Province. It is bordered by Nyabihu District to the north, Gakenke District to the northwest, Rutsiro District to the west and Karongi District to the south; all in Western Province. Muhanga District in Southern Province, lies to the east of Ngororero District. The district's main town of Ngororero, lies about 59 kilometres (37 mi), by road Muhanga-Ngororero-Mukamira which links the District with Rubavu and Musanze Cities, northwest of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of Ngororero District are:1° 52'S, 29° 39'E (Latitude:-1.866667; Longitude:29.650000).
Sectors
Ngororero district is divided into 13 sectors (imirenge): Bwira, Gatumba, Hindiro, Kabaya, Kageyo, Kavumu, Matyazo, Muhanda, Muhororo, Ndaro, Ngororero, Nyange and Sovu.
Population
In 2002, the population of Ngororero District was estimated at 282,209 people.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Ngororero District
- ^ Road Distance Between Kigali And Ngororero With Map
- ^ Estimated District Population In 2002 Archived 2012-05-22 at the Wayback Machine
External links
1°52′S 29°39′E / 1.867°S 29.650°E
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