Nyakabanda is a sector in the Nyarugenge District of Kigali Province, Rwanda.[1] It is located in the south west part of the city of Kigali.
Nyakabanda | |
|---|---|
  Location in Rwanda | |
| Coordinates: 1°58′19″S 30°2′50″E / 1.97194°S 30.04722°E | |
| Country |  Rwanda |
| Provinces | Kigali |
| Districts | Nyarugenge |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.424 km2 (0.936 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 29,580 |
Geography
editWestern Nyakabanda is home to the Mount Kigali Forest, and Mount Kigali which is just west of Nyakabandas border.[2]
Demographics
editIn 2012, its population was 25,666 inhabitants.
According to the 2022 census, the sector had a total population of 29,580 inhabitants. These are its Gender demographics:
- Males 14,752
- Females 14,828[3]
As of 2022 it had a 100% urban rate. It is quite young with 28.3% of the population being under 15 and 69.8% of the population being younger than 65, and older than 14. Only 1.9% of the population is older than 64.[4]
Sports
editNyakabanda is home to the Kigali Pele Stadium which is a soccer stadium that can seat 22,000 spectators.[5]
Sectors
editNyarugenge district is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge, and Rwezamenyo.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Nyakabanda (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Nyakabanda (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "Nyakabanda (Sector, Rwanda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "allafrica.com".
- ^ "Nyarugenge.gov.rw".
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