Nyarugenge is a sector (umurenge) located in Nyarugenge District, City of Kigali, Rwanda.

Nyarugenge Sector
Shown within the City of Kigali and Rwanda
Shown within the City of Kigali and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceCity of Kigali
DistrictNyarugenge District
SectorNyarugenge Sector
Area
  Total
4.627 km2 (1.786 sq mi)
Elevation
1,471 m (4,826 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total
16,665
  Density3,602/km2 (9,330/sq mi)

Location

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It is located in the southwest part of the city of Kigali. The coordinates of Nyarugenge Sector are:1°58'02.0"S, 30°03'20.0"E (Latitude:-1.967222; Longitude:30.055556).[1]

Demographics

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According to the 2022 census, it has a population of 16,665, down from 21,302 in 2012.[2]

Overview

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It is primarily a commercial sector, with plenty of businesses located there.[3] AB Bank Rwanda, a microfinance bank maintains a branch in the sector.[4] In March 2018, Commercial Bank of Africa (Rwanda) established a branch in this area.[5]

Nyarugenge District

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Nyarugenge District is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge, and Rwezamenyo.

References

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  1. "Location of Nyarugenge Sector At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  2. "Nyarugenge (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
  3. Buchana, Patrick (7 August 2012). "The New Nyarugenge Market Complex: A Swanky Place To Do Your Shopping". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  4. Gasore, Ben (13 June 2014). "AB Bank Rwanda Loan Book Hits RWF:1 Billion". The New Times (Rwanda). Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  5. Mutegi, Mugambi (21 March 2018). "CBA takes over Rwanda bank after closing $9.69 million buyout". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
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