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== References ==
== References ==
* {{statoids|id=yrw|title=Districts of Rwanda}}
* {{statoids|id=yrw|title=Districts of Rwanda}}
* [http://www.minaloc.gov.rw/events/Inzego.doc Inzego.doc] — Province, District and Sector information from ''MINALOC'', the Rwanda ministry of local government.
* [http://www.minaloc.gov.rw/events/Inzego.doc Inzego.doc]{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} — Province, District and Sector information from ''MINALOC'', the Rwanda ministry of local government.


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Revision as of 04:06, 27 April 2018

Rubavu District
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceWestern
CapitalGisenyi
Area
 • Total388 km2 (150 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)
 • Total403,662
 • Density1,000/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". Statoids.
  • Inzego.doc[permanent dead link] — 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