Kirehe District

Kirehe District
District

Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda
Country Rwanda
Province Eastern
Capital Kirehe
Area
  Total 1,192 km2 (460 sq mi)
Population (2012 census)
  Total 340,638
  Density 290/km2 (740/sq mi)

Kirehe is a district (akarere) in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Kirehe town (which is usually known as Rusumo, being the major settlement of the former Rusumo district).

Geography

The district comprises areas in the far south-eastern corner of Rwanda, bordering Tanzania and Burundi. Its most noteworthy feature is Rusumo Falls, the waterfall on the Kagera River, which has been key to Rwandan history.

Climate

The district is characterized by savanna, acacia trees and few natural forests, these and the existence of the Kagera River contributes to a temperate climate in the region. [1]

Sectors

Kirehe district is divided into 12 sectors (imirenge): Gahara, Gatore, Kigarama, Kigina, Kirehe, Mahama, Mpanga, Musaza, Mushikiri, Nasho, Nyamugari, Nyarubuye.

References

  1. "Kirehe one among districts characterized by high temperatures". www.ibidukikije.com. Retrieved 29 February 2012.

Coordinates: 2°15′S 30°44′E / 2.250°S 30.733°E / -2.250; 30.733

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