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'''Rutsiro''' is a district (''akarere'') in [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]], [[Rwanda]]. Its |
'''Rutsiro''' is a district (''akarere'') in [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]], [[Rwanda]]. Its headquarter is located in Gihango sector. |
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== About Rutsiro == |
== About Rutsiro == |
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Rutsiro District is one of the seven Districts making up the [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]] , located 150 km the capital Kigali. It has a population of 324,654 of which 60% are below 25 years, and a population density of 281 inhabitants per km² by 2012. This District is made up of 13 administrative Sectors, 62 Cells and 483 villages commonly known as “Imidugudu” covering a surface area of 1157.3 km². |
Rutsiro District is one of the seven Districts making up the [[Western Province, Rwanda|Western Province]] , located 150 km the capital Kigali. It has a population of 324,654 of which 60% are below 25 years, and a population density of 281 inhabitants per km² by 2012. This District is made up of 13 administrative Sectors, 62 Cells and 483 villages commonly known as “Imidugudu” covering a surface area of 1157.3 km². |
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== Boundaries of Rutsiro == |
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In the East: From North to South, the limit of the District of Rutsiro leaves the banks of rivers Bihongora and Nyanzo. From this point, it is necessary to follow River Bihongora up to its source and to continue while following the borders of Nyabirasi sector of Rutsiro District and Muhanda sector of Ngororero District up to River Bikeneko. From this last to the district’s border with Sebeya, going up along Sebeya to its border with the River Busenda. While going up Sebeya until the end of Murunda and Rusebeya sectors in Rutsiro District, one encounters the Muhanda sector border. From this border, one follows the limits of Muhanda and Rusebeya Districts until the limit of Kavumu sector in Ngororero District |
In the East: From North to South, the limit of the District of Rutsiro leaves the banks of rivers Bihongora and Nyanzo. From this point, it is necessary to follow River Bihongora up to its source and to continue while following the borders of Nyabirasi sector of Rutsiro District and Muhanda sector of Ngororero District up to River Bikeneko. From this last to the district’s border with Sebeya, going up along Sebeya to its border with the River Busenda. While going up Sebeya until the end of Murunda and Rusebeya sectors in Rutsiro District, one encounters the Muhanda sector border. From this border, one follows the limits of Muhanda and Rusebeya Districts until the limit of Kavumu sector in Ngororero District |
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Revision as of 17:46, 2 February 2017
Rutsiro District | |
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 Shown within Western Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Western |
| Capital | Gihango |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,159 km2 (447 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 324,654 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
Rutsiro is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its headquarter is located in Gihango sector.
About Rutsiro
Rutsiro District is one of the seven Districts making up the Western Province , located 150 km the capital Kigali. It has a population of 324,654 of which 60% are below 25 years, and a population density of 281 inhabitants per km² by 2012. This District is made up of 13 administrative Sectors, 62 Cells and 483 villages commonly known as “Imidugudu” covering a surface area of 1157.3 km².
Boundaries of Rutsiro
In the East: From North to South, the limit of the District of Rutsiro leaves the banks of rivers Bihongora and Nyanzo. From this point, it is necessary to follow River Bihongora up to its source and to continue while following the borders of Nyabirasi sector of Rutsiro District and Muhanda sector of Ngororero District up to River Bikeneko. From this last to the district’s border with Sebeya, going up along Sebeya to its border with the River Busenda. While going up Sebeya until the end of Murunda and Rusebeya sectors in Rutsiro District, one encounters the Muhanda sector border. From this border, one follows the limits of Muhanda and Rusebeya Districts until the limit of Kavumu sector in Ngororero District
Standard of living (utilities and amenities)
This section focuses on water and sanitation, energy and housing, ownership of selected durables, distance to facilities/services, and use of financial services. The Vision 2020, Rwanda’s vision of its future development, identified the utilities and amenities discussed in this section as all being crucial requirements for Rwanda’s social and economic development.
References
- "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
- Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
