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Nyamagabe is a district (akarere) in South Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Gikongoro city.
Geography, flora and fauna
The district lies between Butare and Cyangugu in the south-west of Rwanda, and contains much of the former Gikongoro Province, which was disbanded in 2006. It also contains the eastern half of Nyungwe Forest, a popular tourist destination, being one of the last remaining forest areas of Rwanda and home to chimpanzees and many other species of primate.
Sectors
Nyamagabe district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Buruhukiro, Cyanika, Gatare, Kaduha, Kamegeli, Kibirizi, Kibumbwe, Kitabi, Mbazi, Mugano, Musange, Musebeya, Mushubi, Nkomane, Gasaka, Tare and Uwinkingi.
References
- Districts of Rwanda at statoids.com
- Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
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