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 |
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]
- 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]
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.
References
- ^ "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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