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Coordinates: 1°41′S 29°20′E / 1.683°S 29.333°E / -1.683; 29.333
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'''Rubavu''' is a [[Districts of Rwanda|district]] (''akarere'') in [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]], [[Rwanda]]. Its capital is [[Gisenyi]], Rwanda's biggest beach resort and border city.
'''Rubavu''' is a [[Districts of Rwanda|district]] (''akarere'') in [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]], [[Rwanda]]. Its capital is [[Gisenyi]], Rwanda's biggest beach resort and border city.



Revision as of 16:46, 4 August 2013

Rubavu District
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda

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". Statoids.
  • Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.

1°41′S 29°20′E / 1.683°S 29.333°E / -1.683; 29.333