Rubavu District
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| Rubavu District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Shown within Western Province and Rwanda Shown within Western Province and Rwanda |
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| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Western |
| Capital | Gisenyi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 388 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 403,662 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Rubavu is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Gisenyi, Rwanda's biggest beach resort and border city.
Geography
The district lies on the shores of Lake Kivu, around the city of Gisenyi, and just across the border from the Congolese city of Goma. It is also close to Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano.
Sectors
Rubavu district is divided into 12 sectors (imirenge): Bugeshi, Busasamana, Cyanzarwe, Gisenyi, Kanama, Kanzenze, Mudende, Nyakiliba, Nyamyumba, Nyundo, Rubavu and Rugerero.
References
- Districts of Rwanda at statoids.com
- Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
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