Rubavu

Rubavu

Rubavu is a district ("akarere") in West Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Gisenyi, Rwanda's biggest beach resort and border city.

Geography

The district lies on the shores of Lake Kivu, around the city of Gisenyi, and just across the border from the Congolese city of Goma. It is also close to Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano.

Sectors

Rubavu district is divided into 12 sectors ("imirenge"): Bugeshi, Busasamana, Cyanzarwe, Gisenyi, Kanama, Kanzenze, Mudende, Nyakiliba, Nyamyumba, Nyundo, Rubavu and Rugerero.

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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