Rubavu District

Rubavu District
District

Shown within Western Province and Rwanda
Country Rwanda
Province Western
Capital Gisenyi
Area
  Total 388 km2 (150 sq mi)
Population (2012 census)
  Total 403,662
  Density 1,000/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

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

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