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Gakenke District

Coordinates: 1°42′S 29°47′E / 1.700°S 29.783°E / -1.700; 29.783
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Gakenke District
Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda
Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceNorthern
CapitalGakenke
Area
 • District703.9 km2 (271.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • District365,292
 • Density520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
 • Urban
14,788
 • Rural
350,504

Gakenke district is one among thirty district made of Rwanda. It is located in Northern Province of the country. This district has started implementing a building plan with demarcation for land usage and public facilities.[2]

Sectors

Gakenke district is divided into 19 sectors (imirenge): Busengo, Coko, Cyabingo, Gakenke, Gashenyi, Mugunga, Janja, Kamubuga, Karambo, Kivuruga, Mataba, Minazi, Muhondo, Muyongwe, Muzo, Nemba, Ruli, Rusasa and Rushashi.

References

  • "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
  • Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Gakenke District
  2. ^ "Gakenke district gets new master plan". www.monpalais.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012.

1°42′S 29°47′E / 1.700°S 29.783°E / -1.700; 29.783