Karongi District
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Karongi District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Western Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Western |
| Capital | Rubengera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 993 km2 (383 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 331,808 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (870/sq mi) |
Karongi is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Rubengera, but the district also contains Kibuye, Rwanda, the provincial capital and a major Rwandan lakeside resort.
Geography[edit]
The district lies on the shores of Lake Kivu, about halfway down the lake between Gisenyi and Cyangugu.
Sectors[edit]
Karongi district is divided into 13 sectors (imirenge): bw, Gishyita, Gishari, Gitesi, Mubuga, Murambi, Murundi, Mutuntu, Rubengera, Rugabano, Ruganda, Rwankuba and Twumba.
References[edit]
- "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
- Inzego.doc[permanent dead link] — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
