Nyabihu District
Nyabihu District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Western Province and Rwanda | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Western |
| Capital | Mukamira |
| Area | |
| • District | 531.6 km2 (205.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • District | 319,047 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 78,027 |
| • Rural | 241,020 |
Nyabihu is a district (akarere)[what language is this?] in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Mukamira. Nyabihu district is divided into 12 sectors (imirenge)[what language is this?]: Bigogwe, Jenda, Jomba, Kabatwa, Karago, Kintobo, Mukamira, Muringa, Rambura, Rugera, Rurembo and Shyira.These sectors are themselves separated in 73 cells and 474 villages also called “imidugudu".
Geography
The
Roads
In Nyabihu District roads condition varies from very poor to good. About 66.0% of the roads are very poor, 25.3% are poor and 8.2% in fair condition. Only 0.5% of the roads are in good condition. Most of these roads need to be rehabilitated while others require maintenance. The 2013 Development Plan of the District indicates that Nyabibu District has 290 km of roads of which 88% are dirt roads and 12% is paved. The District has access to three paved roads which are Kigali- Rubavu, Mukamira – Muhanga – Huye – Burundi or Huye- Rusizi, Mukamira – Ngororero – Muhanga – karongi. It has also indicative feeder roads that are regularly in poor condition due to the high mountains and heavy regular rainfall. However, in some sectors, people walk more than 30 minutes to access the nearest road network. The poor quality and lack of roads connecting the supply area and the collection center is a major concern. During the rainy season, some of these roads become almost impracticable, while during dry season, there is too much dust that affects milk quality. In addition, the prices offered to farmers and ranchers by intermediate traders are insignificant and therefore decrease their income.[3]
Demography
In 2012, the Census on Population and Housing, the population of Nyabihu district is estimated at 295,580 inhabitants with 1% population growth, which is the lowest nationally. Nevertheless, the Nyabihu District has a very high density estimated at 558 inhabitants per square km according to the same source. Concerning the total fertility rate, Nyabihu district has an average rate of 4.9 which is high than the national average which is 4.6. The average age at the first marriage is 21.5 years for girls against 23 years for boys. 62.5% of households have children less than 7 years and 53.2% of households are headed by women. This situation involves significant investments in education sector and specific programs to support for women.
Agriculture
In this
During the warm period,
– Irish Potatoes produced in Kabatwa, Jenda, Mukamira, Bigogwe, Rambura (3 cells), Karago (4 cells), Mulinga (2 cells), and Kintobo (3 cells)
– Maize in Rugera, Shyira, Mulinga, Jomba, Rurembo, Bigogwe, Mukamira, Karago, Kintobo, Rambura and Jenda
– Vegetables: carrot in Jenda, Mukamira, Bigogwe and Karago: Cabadge in Jenda, Mukamira, Bigogwe and Rugera sectors
– Fruits: plum (Prunier du Japon) in Rambura, Mulinga, Bigigwe, Kabatwa, Karago, Jenda and Kintobo sectors
– Coffee: RugeraShyira, Jomba and Rurembo
– Patchuli in Rugera and Shyira
– Banana in Rugera and Shyira
– Tea: Mukamira, Karago, Mulinga, Rambura, Jomba and Jenda.
– Wheat: Jmoba, Mulinga, Rurembo, Kintobo and Karago.
– Pyrethrum: Kabatwa, Jenda, Bigogwe and Mukamira.
The District has a great agricultural potential, especially in the cultivation of potatoes, corn and wheat as well as vegetables of all kinds. However, there is no processing plant for these crops. The district wants to acquire a processing unit for potatoes as well as honey and milk collection centers. Crop storage silos are also needed for food security and price stability. The table below some crops like maize, Irish potatoes, ordinary beans, banana, climbing beans emerge as of high importance in Nyabihu District as far as crop share of harvested area in 2013 season is concerned.[5]
Development
Electrical energy availability and reliability in the Shyira Sector has been improved by the installation of the Rubagabaga 445 kW hydropower plant. This project won the African Power, Energy and Water Industry Awards in 2019 for the top Small Scale Sustainable Energy Project (Under 5MW).[6]
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Nyabihu District
- ^ "nyabihu.gov" (PDF).
- ^ "world bank.org" (PDF).
- ^ "Nyabihu. gov" (PDF).
- ^ "nyabihu gov" (PDF).
- ^ ""We need to focus on getting affordable, modern electricity to everybody in Africa"". 7 November 2019.
- "Districts of Rwanda". Statoids.
- Inzego.doc — Province, District and Sector information from MINALOC, the Rwanda ministry of local government.
