Kimisagara Explained

Pushpin Map:Rwanda
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Rwanda
Coordinates:-1.9525°N 30.0403°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Provinces
Subdivision Type2:Districts
Subdivision Name1:Kigali
Subdivision Name2:Nyarugenge
Established Title:Founded
Population Total:56,534
Area Total Km2:3.313

Kimisagara is a sector (umurenge) in the Nyarugenge District of Kigali Province, Rwanda. It is located in the southwest part of the city of Kigali.

Geography

Its northern border is shaped by the Nyabugogo River.[1]

Demographics

In 2012, Its population was 46,753 inhabitants.

According to the 2022 census, the sector had a total population of 56,534 inhabitants. These are its Gender demographics:[2]

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority hypothesised that the high male-to-female ratio was due to a tendency for men to migrate to the city in search of work outside the agricultural sector, while their wives remained in a rural home.[3]

As of 2022 it had a 100% Urban rate. It is quite young with 31.8% of the population is under 15 and 67% of the population being younger than 65 and older than 15. Only 1.1% of the population is older than 64.[4]

Notable Buildings

It is home to the Kimisagara Water Treatment Plant,[5] The Kimisagara Youth Centre,[6] and the Kimisagara Football for Hope Centre.[7]

Sectors

Nyarugenge district is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge and Rwezamenyo.[8]

Education

The Kimisagara District is home to the Ecole Primaire Muganza, (Muganza Primary School).[9]

Notable People

Olivier Uwingabire, football defender for Kibuye FC.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Google Maps . 2023-12-25 . Google Maps . en.
  2. Web site: Kimisagara (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2023-12-25 . citypopulation.de.
  3. Web site: na.unep.net .
  4. Web site: Kimisagara (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2023-12-25 . citypopulation.de.
  5. Web site: wasac.rw .
  6. Web site: Google Maps . 2023-12-25 . Google Maps . en.
  7. Web site: Archnet > Site > Kimisagara Football for Hope Centre . 2023-12-25 . www.archnet.org.
  8. Web site: nyarugenge.gov.rw .
  9. Web site: Google Maps . 2023-12-25 . Google Maps . en.