Gisagara District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Southern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Southern |
| Capital | Ndora |
| Area | |
| • District | 680 km2 (260 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • District | 397,051 |
| • Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 13,513 |
| • Rural | 383,538 |
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