Kayonza District
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Kayonza District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Eastern Province and Rwanda | |
| 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]
Akagera National Park
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]
Healthcare Facilities
- NARADA MEDICAL CLINIC
- GAHINI HOSPITAL
- RWINKWAVU Hospital
References
- ^ "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.
