Nyarugenge District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Kigali Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Kigali |
| Capital | Nyarugenge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 134 km2 (52 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Total | 374,319 |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi) |
Nyarugenge is a district (akarere) in Kigali Province, Rwanda. Its heart is the city centre of Kigali (which is towards the west of the urban area and the province), and contains most of the city's businesses.
Nyarugenge district is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge and Rwezamenyo.
| Historical Population of the Nyarugenge District | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Population Nyarugenge | Census of Population and Housing [1] [2] |
| 2002 |  236,990 | 2002 Rwandan Census |
| 2012 |  284,561 | 2012 Rwandan Census |
| 2022 | 374,319 | 2022 Rwandan Census |
| Sectors of the Nyarugenge District by population according to the 2022 census | ||
|---|---|---|
| N° | Sectors of District Nyarugenge | Census (2022) [2] |
| 1° | Kigali | 61,499 |
| 2° | Mageregere | 59,747 |
| 3° | Kimisagara | 56,534 |
| 4° | Nyamirambo | 55,315 |
| 5° | Kanyinya | 31,026 |
| 6° | Nyakabanda | 29,580 |
| 7° | Gitega | 26,668 |
| 8° | Muhima | 22,531 |
| 9° | Nyarugenge | 16,665 |
| 10° | Rwezamenyo | 14,754 |
| Total | Nyarugenge District | 374,319 |
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