Nyanza (district)

Nyanza (district)

Nyanza is a district ("akarere") in South Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Nyanza town, which is also the provincial capital. "Nyanza" is a Bantu word meaning "lake", which probably refers to a large lake to the west of Nyanza town.

Geography, economy and tourism

The district lies between Gitarama and Butare, straddling the main Kigali to Bujumbura road. It contains the Laiterie de Nyabasindu, one of Rwanda's largest milk and yoghurt producing companies. The palace of the mwami (traditional king) of Rwanda was located in Nyanza town.

Sectors

Nyanza district is divided into 10 sectors ("imirenge"): Busasamana, Busoro, Cyabakamyi, Kibirizi, Kigoma, Mukingo, Muyira, Ntyazo, Nyagisozi and Rwabicuma.

References

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* [http://www.minaloc.gov.rw/events/Inzego.doc Inzego.doc] — Province, District and Sector information from "MINALOC", the Rwanda ministry of local government.


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