Kayonza District | |
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Country | Rwanda |
Province | Eastern |
Capital | Mukarange |
Area | |
• Total | 1,937 km2 (748 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 457,156 |
• Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) |
Kayonza is a district (akarere) located in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Mukarange.The population of Kayonza District is projected to 457,156 people in 2022, living in 12 sectors (imirenge): Gahini, Kabare, Kabarondo, Mukarange, Murama, Murundi, Mwiri, Ndego, Nyamirama, Rukara, Ruramira and Rwinkwavu., and 50 cells and 421 Villages (Imidugudu). [1]
Kayonza is the home of Akagera National Park, a popular tourist destination for safaris. [2] Since the import of 7 lions in 2015, from the Phinda Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park, in South Africa, Akagera is home to all of the ' Big Five' animals. [3] As of 2019, there are around 25 lions. [4]
Kayonza District | |
---|---|
Country | Rwanda |
Province | Eastern |
Capital | Mukarange |
Area | |
• Total | 1,937 km2 (748 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 457,156 |
• Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) |
Kayonza is a district (akarere) located in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Mukarange.The population of Kayonza District is projected to 457,156 people in 2022, living in 12 sectors (imirenge): Gahini, Kabare, Kabarondo, Mukarange, Murama, Murundi, Mwiri, Ndego, Nyamirama, Rukara, Ruramira and Rwinkwavu., and 50 cells and 421 Villages (Imidugudu). [1]
Kayonza is the home of Akagera National Park, a popular tourist destination for safaris. [2] Since the import of 7 lions in 2015, from the Phinda Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park, in South Africa, Akagera is home to all of the ' Big Five' animals. [3] As of 2019, there are around 25 lions. [4]