Gicumbi District


Gicumbi is a district in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Byumba, which is also the provincial capital.

Geography

The district lies due-north of Kigali, straddling the major road from Kigali to Kampala. It is a hilly district.

Sectors

Gicumbi district is divided into 21 sectors : Bukure, Bwisige, Byumba, Cyumba, Giti, Kaniga, Manyagiro, Miyove, Kageyo, Mukarange, Muko, Mutete, Nyamiyaga, Nyankenke II, Rubaya, Rukomo, Rushaki, Rutare, Ruvune, Rwamiko and Shangasha.

Gihembe refugee camp

On 15 December 2014, Gihembe Refugee Camp in Gicumbi District received a visit from Howard G. Buffett, who pledged funding to assist with repatriation of Congolese refugees.

Climate

Considered a tropical savanna climate typically with a pronounced dry season. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Aw.