Rulindo District

Rulindo District
District

Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda
Country Rwanda
Province Northern
Capital Bushiko
Area
  Total 567 km2 (219 sq mi)
Population (2012 census)
  Total 287,681
  Density 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)

Rulindo is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Tare (also known as Bushoki).

Geography

The district lies roughly halfway between Kigali and Ruhengeri, and is very mountainous, containing Mount Kabuye. Its principal town, Tare (more commonly known as Nyirangarama), serves as a rest and refreshment stop for most long distance bus services between Kigali and Gisenyi and Goma.

Economy

A farmer in Rulindo

Rulindo district is home to Agashya, Rwanda's leading manufacturer of passion fruit squash. Kinihira Sector is home to the Sorwathe Tea Factory.

Sectors

Rulindo district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Base, Burega, Bushoki, Buyoga, Cyinzuzi, Cyungo, Kinihira, Kisaro, Masoro, Mbogo, Murambi, Ngoma, Ntarabana, Rukozo, Rusiga, Shyorongi and Tumba.

References

Coordinates: 1°44′S 30°00′E / 1.733°S 30.000°E / -1.733; 30.000

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