Rutsiro District

Rutsiro District
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda
CountryRwanda
ProvinceWestern
CapitalGihango
Area
 • District
1,159 km2 (447 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
 • District
369,180
 • Density318.5/km2 (825.0/sq mi)
 • Urban
20,606
 • Rural
348,574

Rutsiro (akarere) is one of seven districts making up the Western Province. Its headquarter is located in Gihango sector. It is located 150 km from Kigali. It has a population of 369,180 of which 60% are under 25. The population density is 320 inhabitants per km² (2022).