Rulindo
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Rulindo is a district (akarere) in North Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Tare (also known as Bushoki).
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[edit] Geography
The district lies roughly half-way between Kigali and Ruhengeri, and is very mountainous, containing Mount Kabuye. Its principal town, Tare, serves as a rest and refreshment stop for most long distance bus services between Kigali and Gisenyi and Goma.
[edit] Economy
Rulindo district is home to Agashya, Rwanda's leading manufacturer of passion fruit squash.
[edit] Sectors
Rulindo district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Base, Burega, Bushoki, Buyoga, Cyinzuzi, Cyungo, Kinihira, Kisaro, Masoro, Mbogo, Murambi, Ngoma, Ntarabana, Rukozo, Rusiga, Shyorongi and Tumba.
[edit] References
- Districts of Rwanda at statoids.com
- Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
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