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About Ngororero District

About Ngororero

Ngororero District

Ngororero District is a land of towering, tightly packed mountains interspersed with deep valleys. Its altitude ranges from 1,460 meters to 2,883 meters above sea level. The highest peak is Mount Bweru, located in Muhanda Sector, rising to an impressive 2,883.4 meters. The average elevation across the district is about 1,500 meters. Some of the loftiest summits are found within the Gishwati Forest, including Mugano (2,842.1 m), Butimba (2,833.5 m), as well as others such as Kagano (2,450 m), Nyaburama (2,427 m), Ntaganzwa (2,257 m), Rushari (2,059 m), Gatwebano (2,023 m), Mushyiga (1,930 m), and Ruhunga (1,978 m).

The district experiences four distinct seasons, alternating between rain and sunshine. The average annual temperature is around 18°C, though it varies with altitude. These seasons follow in sequence:

  • Autumn (Umuhindo): From October to December, marked by moderate rainfall. This is a key planting season when farmers sow a variety of crops.
  • Short dry season (Urugaryi): From January to February, characterized by moderate sunshine.
  • Rainy season (Itumba): From March to June, bringing heavy rains and another important planting period.
  • Dry season (Icyi): From July to September, a period of intense sunshine associated with harvesting and marshland cultivation.

Ngororero District is rich in water resources, as it lies within the vast basin of the Nile River. Due to its many high mountains and valleys, numerous streams traverse the area. The principal river is the Nyabarongo, accompanied by others such as Rubagabaga, Mukungwa, Satinsyi, Muhembe, Kibirira, Rukubi, Kintiti, Nyampiri, Mugunda, Giciye, Rucanzogera, Nyantanga, and Gasumo.

Telephone:
3045

Email:
info@ngororero.gov.rw

@NgororeroDistr

[Translate to English:] Ikarita y'Akarere ka Ngororero

Map of Ngororero District

Important datas of Ngororero District

Sectors

Sectors: 13

Cells

Cells:73

Villages

Villages: 419

Area

Area: 679 Km2

Population

Population: 367,955

Density

Density: 551/Km2

About Ngororero District

The district belongs to the Western Province.

The district is made up of 13 sectors, 73 cells, and 419 villages.

Sectors

Ngororero, Gatumba, Hindiro, Nyange, Bwira, Ndaro, Kageyo, Matyazo, Muhanda, Kabaya, Muhororo, Kavumu, and Sovu.

Area

679 km²

Population (2022)

367,955 inhabitants

Population Density (2022)

551 inhabitants per km²

What the District is Best Known For

The district is widely known for its natural attractions, including Rwabugiri’s Palace Site, Gishwati-Mukura National Park, the Gishwati grazing lands, hills, rivers, and other scenic landscapes.

Ngororero District is one of the seven districts that make up the Western Province of Rwanda. It borders Rutsiro District to the west, Nyabihu District to the north, Gakenke District to the northeast, Karongi District to the south, and Muhanga District to the east.

The district headquarters is located along the Muhanga–Ngororero–Mukamira road, approximately 46.6 km from Muhanga and 60 km from Mukamira.