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.
Kimisagara | |
|---|---|
  Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 1°57′9″S 30°2′25″E / 1.95250°S 30.04028°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Provinces | Kigali |
| Districts | Nyarugenge |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.313 km2 (1.279 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 56,534 |
Geography
editIts northern border is shaped by the Nyabugogo River.[1]
Demographics
editIn 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]
- Males 28,905
- Females 27,629
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
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It is home to the Kimisagara Water Treatment Plant,[5] The Kimisagara Youth Centre,[6] and the Kimisagara Football for Hope Centre.[7]
Sectors
editNyarugenge district is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge and Rwezamenyo.[8]
Education
editThe Kimisagara District is home to the Ecole Primaire Muganza, (Muganza Primary School).[9]
Notable People
editOlivier Uwingabire, football defender for Kibuye FC.
References
edit- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "Kimisagara (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "na.unep.net" (PDF).
- ^ "Kimisagara (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "wasac.rw" (PDF).
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "Archnet > Site > Kimisagara Football for Hope Centre". www.archnet.org. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "nyarugenge.gov.rw".
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
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