Rwamagana District
Rwamagana District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern |
| Capital | Rwamagana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 682 km2 (263 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 484,953 |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Rwamagana is a district (akarere) in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Rwamagana city, which is also the provincial capital.it has 14 sectors which are Gishali,fumbwe,mwurire, Kigabiro,...it is found in eastern province of Rwanda.muri Rwamagana harimo ibikorwa remezo nka IPRC gishari, gishari health center, RNP police training school,Lake Muhazi.
Sectors
[edit]Rwamagana district is divided into 14 sectors (imirenge): Fumbwe, Gahengeri, Gishali, Karenge, Kigabiro, Muhazi, Munyaga, Munyiginya, Musha, Muyumbu, Mwulire, Nyakariro, Nzige and Rubona.
Rwamagana is 'a place of hundred's thing' in Kinyarwanda, as it contains the word 'amagana' a word that mean 'hundreds' in many bantu dialects. The district's name 'Rwamagana' was meant to imply a place of abundance and prosperity.
Rwamagana also has mwurire industrial zone.
References
[edit]- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Rwamagana District
