Gicumbi

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Gicumbi District
Gicumbi district
Shown within North Province and Rwanda

Gicumbi is a district (akarere) in North Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Byumba, which is also the provincial capital.

[edit] Geography

The district lies due-north of Kigali, straddling the major road from Kigali to Kampala. It is a hilly district.

[edit] Sectors

Gicumbi district is divided into 21 sectors (imirenge): Bukure, Bwisige, Byumba, Cyumba, Giti, Kaniga, Manyagiro, Miyove, Kageyo, Mukarange, Muko, Mutete, Nyamiyaga, Nyankenke II, Rubaya, Rukomo, Rushaki, Rutare, Ruvune, Rwamiko and Shangasha..

[edit] References

  • Districts of Rwanda at statoids.com
  • Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.