Rulindo District

Rulindo District

Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda

Rulindo is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Tare (also known as Bushoki).

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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.

Economy

Rulindo district is home to Agashya, Rwanda's leading manufacturer of passion fruit squash.

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.

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