Kirehe District
Kirehe District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern |
| Capital | Kirehe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,192 km2 (460 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 340,638 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Kirehe is a district (akarere) in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Kirehe town (which is usually known as Rusumo, being the major settlement of the former Rusumo district).
Geography[edit]
The district comprises areas in the far south-eastern corner of Rwanda, bordering Tanzania and Burundi. Its most noteworthy feature is Rusumo Falls, the waterfall on the Kagera River, which has been key to Rwandan history.
Climate[edit]
The district is characterized by savanna, acacia trees and few natural forests, these and the existence of the Kagera River contributes to a temperate climate in the region.[1]
Sectors[edit]
Kirehe district is divided into 12 sectors (imirenge): Gahara, Gatore, Kigarama, Kigina, Kirehe, Mahama, Mpanga, Musaza, Mushikiri, Nasho, Nyamugari, Nyarubuye.
External links[edit]
- ^ "Kirehe one among districts characterized by high temperatures". www.ibidukikije.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
