Rulindo District

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Rulindo District
District
Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda

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

Geography

The district lies roughly half-way between Kigali and Ruhengeri, and is very mountainous, containing Mount Kabuye. Its principal town, Tare (more commonly known as Nyirangarama), serves as a rest and refreshment stop for most long distance bus services between Kigali and Gisenyi and Goma.

Economy

A farmer in Rulindo

Rulindo district is home to Agashya, Rwanda's leading manufacturer of passion fruit squash. Kinihira Sector is home to the Sorwathe Tea Factory.

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.

References

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

Coordinates: 1°44′S 30°00′E / 1.733°S 30.000°E / -1.733; 30.000

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