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's located in Northern Province of this country (Rwanda).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.

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