Kayonza District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern |
| Capital | Mukarange |
| Area | |
| 1,937 km2 (748 sq mi) | |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| 457,156 | |
| • Density | 236.0/km2 (611.3/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 65,071 |
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).[2]
Akagera National Park
Kayonza is the home of Akagera National Park, a popular tourist destination for safaris.[3] Since the import of seven 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.[4] As of 2019, there are around 25 lions.[5]
Healthcare Facilities
- NARADA MEDICAL CLINIC
- GAHINI HOSPITAL
- RWINKWAVU Hospital
- Health Centers
References
- ↑ Citypopulation.de Population of Kayonza District
- ↑ "Kayonza Gov" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2020.
- ↑ "How Rwanda Became the Unlikeliest Tourism Destination in Africa". Bloomberg.com. 28 September 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "Akagera Park: A Safe Home for Africa's Big Five". National Geographic Society Newsroom. 11 May 2018. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "Rwanda's war nearly destroyed this park. Now it's coming back". Environment. 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
