Gatsibo District

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Gatsibo District
District
Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda

Gatsibo is a district (akarere) in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Kabarore.

Geography

The district comprises areas in the north-east of Rwanda, between Kayonza and Nyagatare. The German post of Gatsibo was located here, as is the present-day Gabiro military camp. The eastern part of the district is in Akagera National Park, with the Kagera River forming the border with Tanzania.

Sectors

Gatsibo district is divided into 14 sectors (imirenge): Gasange, Gatsibo, Gitoki, Kabarore, Kageyo, Kiramuruzi, Kiziguro, Muhura, Murambi, Ngarama, Nyagihanga, Remera, Rugarama and Rwimbogo.

References

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

Coordinates: 1°36′S 30°27′E / 1.600°S 30.450°E / -1.600; 30.450

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