| Kayonza District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Eastern |
| Capital | Mukarange |
| Area | |
| • District | 1,937 km (748 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • District | 457,156 |
| • Density | 240/km (610/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).
Akagera National Park
Kayonza is the home of Akagera National Park, a popular tourist destination for safaris. 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. As of 2019, there are around 25 lions.
Healthcare Facilities
- NARADA MEDICAL CLINIC
- GAHINI HOSPITAL
- RWINKWAVU Hospital
References
- Citypopulation.de Population of Kayonza District
- "Kayonza Gov" (PDF).
- "How Rwanda Became the Unlikeliest Tourism Destination in Africa". Bloomberg.com. 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- "Akagera Park: A Safe Home for Africa's Big Five". National Geographic Society Newsroom. 2018-05-11. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- "Rwanda's war nearly destroyed this park. Now it's coming back". Environment. 2019-05-07. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
External links
| Districts of Rwanda by province | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eastern |  | |
| Kigali | ||
| Northern | ||
| Southern | ||
| Western | ||
1°51′S 30°39′E / 1.850°S 30.650°E / -1.850; 30.650
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